Il Palagio
'Message in a Bottle' Toscana Bianco IGT
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.
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: []

Region: Chianti, Tuscany
Appellation: Toscana IGT

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
Climate:
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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
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca