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
Palladio's 2003 offers a lot of Chianti for the price. Its dark plum/ruby color is followed by sweet aromas of strawberries, cherries, and a hint of saddle leather. This soft, tasty, light to medium-bodied effort is an ideal quaffing wine to consume over the next year.
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2004
Made with grapes grown in the Montalbano district of Chianti, which is located between the beautiful cities of Florence and Siena, the 2003 Palladio Chianti is the real deal. Elegant, with a touch of dusty earthy aromas followed by a mouthful of red-berry freshness, this new-style Chianti will pair seamlessly with dinners of roast chicken, pasta or pizza. - Leslie Sbrocco
— San Francisco Chronicle, Mar 2005
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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