Il Palagio Chianti When We Dance 2022

	From organically grown sangiovese, canaiolo and colorino
	Juicy, spicy and very drinkable
	Made with advice from master winemaker Riccardo Cotarella

Description

The signature of master winemaker Riccardo Cotarella is clearly recognizable in this seductive Chianti with a striking refinement, freshness and drinkability. Chianti is at its best in this class.

The When We Dance is usually made without wood aging, mainly from sangiovese, supplemented with a little canaiolo and colorino.

From the 2022 harvest, 20% of the sangiovese matured briefly in oak barrels. To optimally preserve the fruity cherry and berry aromas and fresh-mild taste of the Sangiovese, Cotarella recommended a short skin soaking for the remainder of the Sangiovese, just sufficient for the light red color, and a maturation of six months in stainless steel tanks.


The result is a refined, spicy red wine that goes great with many classics from Italian cuisine. Preferably drink the wine at about 17 to 18 degrees Celsius.

Villa Il Palagio has been the holiday home of Sting and his wife Trudie Styler in Tuscany for more than 20 years. The famous couple has completely restored the old vineyards and certified them organic. From grape to wine, elements from biodynamics are also used.

A major leap in quality has been made in the cellar since the 2019 harvest under the influence of Riccardo Cotarella. He stands for a minimalist form of wine making, which fits in well with Sting and Trudie's philosophy of producing with respect for nature.