Il Palagio Sister Moon 2008 Front Label
Il Palagio Sister Moon 2008 Front Label

Winemaker Notes

Sting's hit song Sister Moon reflects the age-old connections between earth, moon, nature and mankind, and gives its name to the estate's top wine, a harmonious blend of 40% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.

Careful nurturing of the vines over the last ten years under the expert guidance of biodynamic viticulturist Alan York has yielded extraordinary grapes. All are biodynamically farmed and made by leading enologist Paolo Caciorgna.

Sister Moon 2008. has aromas of black pepper and black licorice with blackberries. Full body, with soft and round tannins and a polished tannic finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    Aromas of black pepper and black licorice with blackberries. Full body, with soft and round tannins and a polished tannic finish. It fills your mouth and then caresses your taste buds. A beautiful wine from Sting and Trudie Styler. This grows and entices you as you taste it. A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Biodynamic wine.
  • 92
    The black cherry and blackberry fruit is shaded by sweet spices in this polished red, which is beautifully balanced with assertive tannins on the lingering finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot.
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Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.

A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.

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