Fattoria Il Palagio
Chianti "Cellini"
Fattoria Il Palagio wines are the fruit of experience and total devotion to the land and the vine. If you were to pick up a handful of soil from the vineyards you would find the classic Tuscan dusty, rich earth as well as seashells telling of the ancient history their vineyards hold. Il Palagio cultivates classic varietals like Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vernaccia, as well as international varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Their wines are a stunning value, each offering up balanced fruit, thoughtful and talented winemaking, and sumptuous, classic Tuscan flavors on the palate.
Tasting Notes
Black cherries and violets. A light bodied Chianti made to enjoy.
Cultivation
The soil is moved between rows for seeding of leguminous plants and grass essences through green manure. In this manner the chemical and physical characteristics of the soil are improved. Manual pruning and selection of gems to define the productive load are made during winter and spring.
Vinification
Vinification takes place after delicate crushing of the grapes with Ganimede method. The must macerates on the skins for 1-2 weeks in order to favor the extraction of color and other polyphenolic substances
Aging
The wines are aged in steel tanks and French oak barriques.
APPELLATION
DOCG Chianti
VARIETAL
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Other
ABV
12.5%
SOIL
Loamy soil, clay
PHILOSOPHY
Traditional