Palladio Chianti
Wine Description
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 in stainless steel tanks and cement vats. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks and French oak barriques for 12 months. This creates a fresh, easy-to-drink wine that can easily please friends and guests.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Chianti DOCG
Vineyard name
The Poggiotondo vineyard
Vineyard size
25 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method
VSP with Guyot pruning
Elevation:
300-500 feet
Vines/acre:
2,500
Yield/acre:
3.4-3.6 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1968
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1965
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
3
Varietal composition:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, and 5% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks and Cement vats
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-10 days
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two-Five years
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:
12.5 %
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