PALEO ROSSO
Produced in 1989, this great wine is the symbol of the company and one of the most representative labels of the Bolgheri area. Born as a classic Bordeaux blend, in 2001 it became a pure Cabernet Franc, quickly achieving resounding success. The name recalls that of a wild herb from the Tuscan coast, symbolizing the territorial identity and the ability to achieve any goal.
PALEO ROSSO | 2010
CLIMATE
In this vintage, the balance of the vineyard and the very cool climate were crucial to achieving the result we had in mind. Each phase required great care and attention, especially during the harvest. The 2010 vintage developed perfectly with slow and gradual growth, due above all to a cool and rainy spring and a summer with average temperatures perfectly in line with the seasonal average and little rainfall. This regularity allowed us to set up the sale as expected. We have in fact deliberately delayed the marketing period of all the varieties, eliminating the leaves to aerate the bunches and allow for optimal ripening and concentration. Thanks to the splendid late summer climate, we have harvested, in excellent conditions, grapes rich in polyphenols, acidity and sugars. The strong temperature range between day and night has helped us to preserve the aromas, giving the wine great complexity. DATA SHEET
Paleo Rosso 2010: Toscana IGT
First year of production: 1989
Vine variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyards: Puntone 1993, Casa Nuova 1998, Vignone 1999, Madonnina 2002
Training system: double spurred cordon and Guyot
Yield per plant: 700 g per plant
Harvest: first and second week of September
Vinification: fermentation and maceration in steel and cement for 20 days
Aging: 14 months, 75% in new barriques and 25% in 2nd passage barriques
Bottling: 13 April 2012