Tenuta Il Palagio

James Halliday 90 -A go-to Chianti with lovely bright fruit and lemon-rind undertones. Medium body and a flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now..September/2018

" In the late 1990s, in the Tuscan hills south of Florence, the famed contemporary musician Sting and his wife Trudie Styler began the restoration of a sixteenth-century villa and its gardens, olive groves and vineyards. Careful nurturing of the vines over the last ten years with the help of

Aroma A complex aroma of cherries, wild blackberries and spices  Varietal composition: Sangiovese 70%, Syrah 15%, Merlot 15%  Grape Sourcing From the province of Firenze and Siena  Vinification Vinification in stainless steel vats at 20deg C for 7-8 days of maceration  Winemaker notes

Sister Moon named after Sting’s song “Sister Moon” this was the first IGT Toscano wine produced at Il Palagio. With an alcohol content of 14.9% it is aged for 24 months in new French barriques.  Aroma: Sweet cherries, crushed flowers and licorice.  Varietal composition: Sangiovese 40%, Merlot

James Suckling 90 "A fun and delicious red. Aromas of flowers and light spice with some dried fruits and green olives. Light body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Easy and juicy. Nicely done for the vintage. Serve this slightly chilled. Made from organically grown grapes at the estate of

With complex aromas of cherries, wild blackberries and spices, this wine will complement many dishes.However, it pairs most perfectly with friends, loved ones and convivial conversation. Send an SOS to someone to come and share it with you.

The most recent addition to the Il Palagio cellar is this charming, every day chianti, again named after a Sting song "When We Dance". With 95% Sangiovese blended with Canaiolo and Colorino grapes, the alcohol content is 13%. When We Dance is a glorious ruby red color and has a palate that is

" The most recent addition to the Il Palagio cellar is this charming, every day chianti, again named after a Sting song When We Dance. With 95% Sangiovese blended with Canaiolo and Colorino grapes, the alcohol content is 13%. When We Dance is a glorious ruby red color and has a palate that is

" Aromas of mint, spice and blueberries turn to currants. Full body, with dense palate of almost jammy fruit, but then turns soft and fresh. From Sting and Trudie Styler. Made from biodynamic grapes. So drinkable now! Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino e altri vitigni > "~ Winery notes

"In 1997, Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, bought and restored Il Palagio, a 16th century Tuscan estate. The property is located in the town of Figline Valdarno, about 45 minutes southeast of Florence, and consists of a large villa, olive groves and vineyards. Careful nurturing of the vines over

James Suckling 92 “Blackberry, blueberry and spices, with hints of new wood. Full body, with a beautiful core of ripe fruit. Velvety tannins. Biodynamic. From Sting and Trudie Styler. Drink in 2013.”  Wine Spectator 90 “Aromatic notes of cedar and sandalwood accent the cherry, currant and

"Sting’s song Sister Moon reflects the age-old connections between earth, moon, nature and mankind, and gives its name to the estate’s top wine, a harmonious blend of 45% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines are exposed south - south/east at 1,000 feet above sea level, and

Wine Spectator 92"Balsamic, underbrush and tobacco aromas and flavors are allied to cherry fruit and a dense, compact frame. In the end, this is balanced, with persistent sweet fruit and fine length. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2015 through 2025."

"The latest release from Sting's Il Palagio winery in Tuscany, When We Dance is a fresh, young Chianti that positively exudes charm, violets and bright red cherry fruit. Like all the Il Palagio wines, it is biodynamically farmed and developed by the world-class viticulturist Alan York in conjunction