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.
2006 featured a very even weather pattern. Following a quite cold and wet winter, spring was marked by warm and sunny days. Berry set was good, due to the little rainfall in June and July, and the veraison process was excellent, despite the lack of rainfall in August. Fortunately, temperatures never rose too high, which allowed the water supply to be sufficient for the optimal development of the grapes’ aromatic and production potential. ->
Denomination: Toscana IGT
First Vintage: 1989
Grape varieties: Cabernet Franc 100%
Vineyards: Puntone 1994, Casa Nuova 1998, Vignone 1999
Training System: double cordon spur and single guyot
Yield: 800 gr per plant
Harvest period: 1st and 2nd week of September
Winemaking: fermentation and maceration for 20 days in steel tanks
Aging: 14 months 100% in new oak barriques
Bottling: April 2009
