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AZ.AGR.S.GREGORIO DI LUCIOLI PIERANGELA
Il Palio Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
Tuscany , Italy
| Type: | House - TEW Brand |
| Varietals: | Sangiovese, Cannailo and Ciliegiolo (field blend) |
| Region: | Tuscany , Chianti |
| Vineyard Size: | 15 hectares, 300-400 m above sea level |
| Planted: | 2000 (average age 20 years old) |
| Farming Methods: | Organic Practices, Manual Labor, and Green Harvesting |
| Total Production: | 1,000 cases |
| Soil: | Sandy soil with some presence of rocks especially in the vineyards located around 300 m. a.l.s |
| Climate: | Due to the proximity of Lago di Chiusi and the altitude of the vineyards, the climate here is maritime. |
| Fermentation: | Fermentation takes place in vitrified concrete tanks and is natural, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. There are 5 days of skin contact, with minimal pump-overs. The temperature is controlled (20-23°C) just to ensure extraction of color and fruit notes. Only 10% of the grapes are whole-cluster. |
| Winemaker: | Michiele Monica |
| Elevage: | 6 to 8 months in concrete, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| ABV | 13.0% | SO2 | 40-50 mg/L added only during bottling. | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Il Palio Chianti Colli Senesi is a new addition to the Italian selection of T. Edward Wines. It is a friendly red wine made from Sangiovese (at least 70%), Canaiolo, and Colorino Toscano, fermented together as a field blend. The grapes come from the area of Chiusi in the province of Siena. This region is located close to Montalcino and Montepulciano, so these grapes are grown in proximity to some of Italy's finest terroirs. However, the climate is a bit warmer here, so the wines tend to be quite fruit-forward. Il Palio was created to celebrate the famous horse race of Siena.
This version of Chianti is fruit-forward, featuring a deep ruby color with violet hues. It offers a fruity bouquet of berries and brushwood, beautifully integrated with light, pleasing spice. This wine does not undergo oak aging, and the bottle aging preserves its fresh expression.
