Il Palagio di Panzano
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Third-generation Sangiovese from Panzano's Conca d'Oro.
Il Palagio di Panzano is a family-run estate on the south/south-west side of the Conca d'Oro, a short walk from the village of Panzano in Chianti, at the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. The property, built around the year 1000 on the site once inhabited by Duke Totto of Panzano, was turned into a working winery in the 1960s by Dario Piccini. Now in its third generation, it is run by Monia Piccini and her husband Franco, who practice organic farming and craft Sangiovese-driven wines that express the terroir of the Conca d'Oro, including Chianti Classico, Riserva, the Gran Selezione 'Vigna delle Bambole' (also known as 'Le Bambole'), the Sangiovese-Merlot blend Torgentile, and the rosato Aldemara. Their 2007 Chianti Classico was the only wine of that vintage to earn Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri award, and the estate is a member of the Unione Viticoltori di Panzano.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for those who enjoy authentic, terroir-driven Sangiovese from a small family estate, and travelers seeking a genuine Chianti Classico experience in Panzano.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Il Palagio di Panzano the same as the 'Il Palagio' estate owned by the musician Sting?
- No. Il Palagio di Panzano is an independent, family-run winery in Panzano in Chianti run by the Piccini family. It is unrelated to the similarly named 'Il Palagio' estate near Figline Valdarno owned by Sting and Trudie Styler.
- What is Il Palagio di Panzano's flagship wine?
- Their flagship is the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Vigna delle Bambole' (also called 'Le Bambole'), a Sangiovese expression from a single vineyard in the Conca d'Oro.
- Does Il Palagio di Panzano farm organically?
- Yes, the estate practices organic viticulture, working gently with the resources of the Conca d'Oro to let the Sangiovese express the local terroir.
- What food pairs well with Il Palagio di Panzano's wines?
- Their structured, Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico and Riserva pair well with grilled and roasted meats, stews, and aged cheeses, while the Torgentile and Gran Selezione stand up to richer dishes like braised lamb or steak.