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 harvest of 1992 was difficult, because of the spring season with normal temperatures but high humidity levels between May and June. The hot and dry summer led to a good growth cycle, but high humidity levels making a comeback shortly before harvesting time slowed down the beginning of harvest. Although the 1992 vintage is not considered to be of high quality in the rest of Tuscany, it gave some interesting results in the Bolgheri area. ->
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: 1st week of September
Winemaking: fermentation and maceration for 16 days in steel tanks
Aging: 20 months in oak barriques
Bottling: March 1995
