Il Palagio, Tuscany

Il Palagio covers approximately 360 hectares in Tuscany: vineyards, abundant olive trees, meadows, fields and bees. When Sting and his wife Trudie Styler bought the property in 1998, it was already threatened by decay. Thanks to their commitment, it now comprises a working organic farm, 11 hectares of organic vineyards and an elegant villa with 4 guesthouses, established as a sought-after venue not only for family and friends. Wine has been grown at Il Palagio since the mid-16th century. On the estate above the peaceful town of Figline Valdarno, with its 17,000 inhabitants, in the triangle between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, Sting and Trudie discovered their love of winemaking over the years. They pursue it with passion and conviction, assembling a team of experts: leading oenologist Paolo Caciorgna and winemaker Daniel O’Donnell, continuing the work of Alan York, the New York biodynamics guru. Sangiovese naturally takes centre stage, followed by Canaiolo and Colorino, with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wines mature in the historic vaulted cellar and mostly bear famous song titles. ‘Sister Moon’ is one of the top blends. Wine Spectator ranks Il Palagio among the TOP100 wineries.