La Duchessa Chianti Riserva 2018 Tenuta Il Palagio /14% / 0.75l

A producer with a winemaking tradition dating back to the 16th century, when the first mentions of wines from the estate appeared. Towards the end of the 20th century, the estate fell into decline, producing less and less wine and reducing vine plantings. Its fortunes changed in 1998 when it was purchased by Sting and Trudie Styler. They decided to breathe new life into it, while taking advantage of the centuries-old tradition, maintaining wine production, while also making efforts to increase the area under vines, all the while respecting the principles of organic farming. Since 2000, they have managed to replant 11 hectares of vines.

They release their wines in very distinctive labels – each one is named after one of Sting’s hits. In addition to growing grapes, the entire estate also produces a wider range of organic food – there is no problem buying cold cuts, fresh fruit and eggs, as well as honey and olive oil produced on site.

La Duchessa is a great Chianti Riserva that Sting himself is incredibly proud of. The aromas of ripe fruit with a chocolate finish make this a wine of the highest caliber without a doubt. The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, then in the bottle for at least another 6 months.