Palladio Chianti

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Wine Description

A blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah that is vinified and matured entirely in stainless steel tanks. A prolonged, eight day maceration with skin-contact and frequent pump-overs result in greater color extraction. Temperature-controlled fermentation provides juicy and balanced tannins, while maintaining the rich fruit aromas typical of Sangiovese.

Palladio, Alberto Antonini, Owner
Palladio, Alberto Antonini, Owner
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Acclaim
A deep plum color, a sweet perfume of damp earth, spice box, bay leaves, and ripe black cherries, supple tannin, medium body, and good fruit as well as texture.
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2006
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti DOCG
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in the Vinci area
Soil composition
Sand, clay, and silt
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
1,335-2,023
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1980-1998
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1965
Bottles produced of this wine:
120,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
8
Varietal composition:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
78-86 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
5 months
Length of bottle aging:
1-3 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.7 %
Dry extract:
32.7 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.1 g/L