Il Palagio

'Sister Moon' Toscana Rosso IGT

The Sister Moon cuvée was the original flagship Super-Tuscan from Il Palagio, dating back to their first vintage. Its title is as much a nod to Sting's award-winning single as it is to the Domaine's biodynamic farming. The wine reveals the structure and dense tannins implied by Chianti's cooler climes compared to its more muscular brothers in Montalcino. The components form a harmony of ripe black and morello cherry and dark forest berries and citrus oils, with lovely notes of fine oak's warming spices and vanilla, and the gathering notes of tobacco and chocolate as the wine ages. Juicy acidity on the palate, delicious, and elegant with a killer finish.

Awards for the 2020 vintage:
94JS, Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso
Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan Wine

Region:  Chianti, Tuscany

Appellation:  Toscana IGT

Varietal/Blend:  2020: Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV:  14.0%

Vineyard:  Il Palagio’s Sister Moon comes from estate vineyards in Figline Valdarno, organically ( in conversion ) farmed and hand harvested. The south and southeast facing vines grow on Galestro and Alberese soils at 300-350m, with Sangiovese picked early October, and Cabernet Sauvignon later.

Cellar: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by 14-18 months of aging in French oak barriques and tonneaux. The wine is then bottle-aged prior to release, highlighting its depth and refined character.

CSPC:  746585

Winemakers Note:  Black pepper, liquorice and blackberries notes. Soft and round tannins.

What the Critics are saying:  TOP 100 Wines in Wine Spectator

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Il Palagio
'Sister Moon' Toscana Rosso IGT

Region:  Chianti, Tuscany

Appellation:  Toscana IGT

Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Vegan Wine
The Sister Moon cuvée was the original flagship Super-Tuscan from Il Palagio, dating back to their first vintage. Its title is as much a nod to Sting's award-winning single as it is to the Domaine's biodynamic farming. The wine reveals the structure and dense tannins implied by Chianti's cooler climes compared to its more muscular brothers in Montalcino. The components form a harmony of ripe black and morello cherry and dark forest berries and citrus oils, with lovely notes of fine oak's warming spices and vanilla, and the gathering notes of tobacco and chocolate as the wine ages. Juicy acidity on the palate, delicious, and elegant with a killer finish.

Awards for the 2020 vintage:
94JS, Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  2020: Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV:  14.0%

Vineyard:  Il Palagio’s Sister Moon comes from estate vineyards in Figline Valdarno, organically ( in conversion ) farmed and hand harvested. The south and southeast facing vines grow on Galestro and Alberese soils at 300-350m, with Sangiovese picked early October, and Cabernet Sauvignon later.

Cellar: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by 14-18 months of aging in French oak barriques and tonneaux. The wine is then bottle-aged prior to release, highlighting its depth and refined character.

CSPC:  746585

Winemakers Note: Black pepper, liquorice and blackberries notes. Soft and round tannins.

What the Critics are saying: TOP 100 Wines in Wine Spectator

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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Varietal/Blend:  2020: Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon

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

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

ABV:  14.0%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  746585

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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306-290-0277

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