2022 Il Palio Chianti Colli Senesi
The wine originates from Siena’s picturesque Chianti hills where it presents pure Sangiovese flavors with local characteristics and rustic elements
Producer
Il Palio
I have reviewed one wine from Il Palio: the 2022 Il Palio Chianti Colli Senesi (90 points).
Il Palio is a label devoted to the joy and drinkability of everyday Tuscan wine. It comes from vineyards in the Chiusi area of the Siena hills, where Chianti Colli Senesi takes on a more rustic, local character than the refined style of Chianti Classico.
The wine is Sangiovese-based, and the winemaking preserves primary fruit, using cement or stainless steel rather than heavy oak. The result is fresh, floral and full of red berry fruit, a friendly red made for the dinner table.
The Chianti Colli Senesi is medium-bodied, with fresh acidity, soft tannins and a clean, food-friendly finish: classic, unfussy and unmistakably Tuscan. Il Palio represents the convivial soul of Chianti, a wine that goes with everything and offers authentic regional character at exceptional value.