Il Palagio

'Message in a Bottle' Toscana Bianco IGT

Il Palagio’s Message in a Bottle Bianco is a vibrant expression of Tuscan Vermentino, offering a crisp and elegant profile that’s both refreshing and layered. Pale straw-yellow in the glass, it opens with a fragrant bouquet of jasmine, acacia, citrus zest, and green apple, evolving into notes of tropical fruits like pineapple and banana, with hints of passion fruit, peach, and Mediterranean herbs such as basil and rosemary.

On the palate, it’s light to medium-bodied with zesty acidity and a clean, mineral-driven backbone. Flavors mirror the nose—orchard fruit, citrus, and a touch of almond—leading to a bright, lingering finish marked by subtle salinity. The wine’s balanced structure and vibrant character make it an ideal companion for seafood, grilled vegetables, or light salads.

More than just a celebrity vanity project, this white proves its merit in the glass—accessible yet nuanced, perfect for casual sipping or refined pairing. A Tuscan Vermentino that sings with coastal freshness and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll charm.
Italy
White
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Practicing Organic
Biodynamic Wine
Practicing Organic

Region:  Chianti, Tuscany

Appellation:  Toscana IGT

Varietal/Blend:  300-350m

ABV:  12.0%

Vineyard:  300-350m vineyard on Galestro (rocky schistous alluvial clays) and Alberese (weathered sandstone with a high proportion of calcium carbonate limestone) soils.

Cellar: 5 months in stainless with a small portion in large neutral oak

CSPC:  1183688

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  []

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Il Palagio
'Message in a Bottle' Toscana Bianco IGT

Region:  Chianti, Tuscany

Appellation:  Toscana IGT

Italy
White
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Practicing Organic
Practicing Organic
Il Palagio’s Message in a Bottle Bianco is a vibrant expression of Tuscan Vermentino, offering a crisp and elegant profile that’s both refreshing and layered. Pale straw-yellow in the glass, it opens with a fragrant bouquet of jasmine, acacia, citrus zest, and green apple, evolving into notes of tropical fruits like pineapple and banana, with hints of passion fruit, peach, and Mediterranean herbs such as basil and rosemary.

On the palate, it’s light to medium-bodied with zesty acidity and a clean, mineral-driven backbone. Flavors mirror the nose—orchard fruit, citrus, and a touch of almond—leading to a bright, lingering finish marked by subtle salinity. The wine’s balanced structure and vibrant character make it an ideal companion for seafood, grilled vegetables, or light salads.

More than just a celebrity vanity project, this white proves its merit in the glass—accessible yet nuanced, perfect for casual sipping or refined pairing. A Tuscan Vermentino that sings with coastal freshness and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll charm.

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  300-350m

ABV:  12.0%

Vineyard:  300-350m vineyard on Galestro (rocky schistous alluvial clays) and Alberese (weathered sandstone with a high proportion of calcium carbonate limestone) soils.

Cellar: 5 months in stainless with a small portion in large neutral oak

CSPC:  1183688

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: []

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Chianti, Tuscany

Appellation:  Toscana IGT

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Soils: 

Varietal/Blend:  300-350m

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  1183688

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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Joe Gurba

780-203-5284

joe@vinoalvino.ca

Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South

Kerrie Gavin

306-290-0277

kerrie@vinoalvino.ca