Bolgheri, 08:27 A.M.
First produced in 1989, this incredible wine is the symbol of the winery, and it truly epitomizes Bolgheri. At first, the wine was a classic Bordeaux blend but became a Cabernet Franc monovarietal in 2001; since then, it has been a huge success. The name “paleo” refers to a wild herb found on the Tuscan coast, and it symbolizes a strong local identity and the will to reach all goals.
The summer of year 1989 was extremely droughty and dry. In the final ripening stage, heavy rainfall pushed harvesting schedule slightly forward. Despite the long hot summer, the grapes’ color was not too intense, nor the sugar level too high, which allowed us to produce reasonably elegant wines. ->
Denomination: Vino da Tavola
First Vintage: 1989
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Sangiovese 10%
Vineyards: Contessine 1983
Training System: double cordon spur and single guyot
Yield: 1000 gr per plant
Harvest period: 2nd week of September
Winemaking: fermentation and maceration for 15 days in steel tanks
Aging: 20 months, in oak barriques
Bottling: April 1991
