Il Palagio Message in a Bottle – Tuscany, Italy
Red

Il Palagio Message In a Bottle

£18.99

Well-structured, medium-bodied red with dark fruit, spice and a lingering finish. Great with tomato pasta.

ItalyTuscany, Italy·Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah
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ABV 14.0%Size 75clClosure CorkServe 16–18°C
Why we chose it

“Sting’s Tuscan estate makes this Vermentino blend. The name is fun but the wine is serious — floral, mineral and genuinely well-made.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:Pasta (Tomato)LambPork
About this wine

Message in a Bottle comes from Il Palagio, the prestigious Tuscan estate of musician Sting, crafted from hand-harvested Sangiovese and other Tuscan varietals grown in the Chianti Classico region. Produced with sustainable farming practices and meticulous winemaking, the grapes are aged in oak to impart structure and finesse. Rich and complex dark fruit aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry are layered with hints of spice, herbs and a delicate touch of oak, while smooth tannins and well-balanced acidity lead to a long, velvety finish.

Pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, pasta with rich sauces or roasted vegetables. Serve at 16 to 18°C to bring out its full spectrum of flavours.

About the producer

Il Palagio is the Tuscan estate of musician Sting and Trudie Styler, purchased in 1997 near Figline Valdarno in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini hills south of Florence. The historic 350-hectare property, whose origins date to the 17th century, was restored and its vineyards replanted biodynamically, with winemaker Paolo Caciorgna overseeing an internationally acclaimed portfolio. The estate's wines, whose names reference Sting's songs, have earned serious recognition for their quality and character.

Tuscany wine region landscape. Photo: Der Robert (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons

Where This Wine Comes From

Sangiovese: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and the Super Tuscans. Here Il Palagio grows the a blend of 3 varieties led by Sangiovese behind this red.

Sangiovese

The grape of Chianti and Brunello. Cherry, tobacco, leather.

Merlot

Plush, plummy, softer tannins than Cabernet. Great on its own or in blends.

PRODUCER

Il Palagio

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REGION

Tuscany

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COUNTRY

Italy

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