Palladio

Chianti

Palladio

Chianti

Palladio was the name of an architect from Venice who created many innovative designs during the Renaissance.  This modern twist on a classic is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 5% each of Merlot and Syrah that is vinified and matured entirely in stainless steel tanks.  This creates a fresh, easy-to-drink wine that can easily please friends and guests.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby-red in color, Palladio Chianti offers inviting aromas of ripe black cherries and wild berries, with undertones of tobacco and black pepper.  Fresh and easy going on the palate, this Chianti offers soft, integrated tannins, refreshing acidity and a generous finish.

Food Pairing

This is the wine of choice for barbecued fare, pasta e fagioli, pizza, or flavorful soups.

Palladio was the name of an architect from Venice who created many innovative designs during the Renaissance.  This modern twist on a classic is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 5% each of Merlot and Syrah that is vinified and matured entirely in stainless steel tanks.  This creates a fresh, easy-to-drink wine that can easily please friends and guests.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby-red in color, Palladio Chianti offers inviting aromas of ripe black cherries and wild berries, with undertones of tobacco and black pepper.  Fresh and easy going on the palate, this Chianti offers soft, integrated tannins, refreshing acidity and a generous finish.

Food Pairing

This is the wine of choice for barbecued fare, pasta e fagioli, pizza, or flavorful soups.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Chianti DOCG
Vineyard name:
Poggiotondo
Vineyard size:
125 acres
Soil composition:
Limestone with marine deposits
Training method:
Guyot/Vertical shoot positioning
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
2,500
Yield/acre:
3.6 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1996
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1965
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
8
Varietal composition:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, and 5% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpover
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
32 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.4 g/L