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 and matured entirely in stainless steel tanks. 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
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
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