Fattoria Il Palagio
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Fattoria Il Palagio wines are the fruit of experience and total devotion to the land and the vine. If you were to pick up a handful of soil from the vineyards you would find the classic Tuscan dusty, rich earth as well as seashells telling of the ancient history their vineyards hold. Il Palagio cultivates classic varietals like Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vernaccia, as well as international varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Their wines are a stunning value, each offering up balanced fruit, thoughtful and talented winemaking, and sumptuous, classic Tuscan flavors on the palate.
Tasting Notes
Citrus blossom, green apple, white peach and onto the palate the wine offers salinity and minerality (i.e. freshness and a pleasant after taste). The region was underwater a million years ago, and one still finds full sea shells scattered in the vineyards.
Cultivation
The soil is moved between rows for seeding of leguminous plants and grass essences through green manure. In this manner the chemical and physical characteristics of the soil are improved. Manual pruning and selection of gems to define the productive load are made during winter and spring.
Vinification
The vinification method used calls for very delicate treatment of the grapes at all stages, in order to bring out all of the grape’s fine primary aromas, as well as this typical Vernaccia’s qualities of freshness and concentration.
Aging
The wines are aged in steel tanks and French oak barriques.
APPELLATION
DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano
VARIETAL
Vernaccia
ABV
12.5%
SOIL
Loamy soil, clay
PHILOSOPHY
Traditional