Palistorti di Valgiano Colline Lucchesi DOC
IT3802-21
Tenuta di Valgiano
Palistorti di Valgiano Colline Lucchesi DOC
Tuscany , Italy
| Type: | Still Red Wine |
| Varietals: | 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah |
| Region: | Tuscany , Lucca |
| Vineyard Size: | 9 ha |
| Planted: | 2000/2014 |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Soil: | calcareous soils |
| Climate: | on the hillside of Lucca, near Valgiano hamlet, 250 m above the sea level, mediterranean climate with good rainfall and bright Tuscan light, good refreshing wind during summer |
| Fermentation: | Grapes are destemmed before being crushed by foot. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurs in oak barrels, of which two percent are new. Blending occurs after fermentation. |
| Winemaker: | Saverio Petrilli |
| Elevage: | 12 months in oak barrels 2% new, 8 months in cement before bottling |
| ABV | 13.5% | SO2 | 40 mg/l | Size | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Aged for a full year in a mix of barriques and concrete, this rosso uses Merlot and Syrah to soften Sangiovese’s harsh edges. The result is a concentrated and soft bottling that balances ripe red fruits with savory, earthy undertones.
