The Villa il Palagio perches elegantly at the top of a long steep drive, overlooking the distant Tuscan hills and the undulating countryside which has always had profound agricultural significance. From the mid-1500s grape vines have been grown under the glowing Tuscan sun on the slopes of Il Palagio and the estate has harvested, fermented and bottled its own wines. The estate extends to some 350 hectares, much of the land given over to forest, incorporating some beautiful lakes. And who would have known that it’s owned by musician Sting and his wife Trudie Styler. Sting has assembled a dream team to work his estate, with Alan York giving viticultural advice (the entire estate is run biodynamically), Paolo Caciorgna overseeing the winemaking and terroir expert Pedro Parra helping keep the soils in order. Estate Manager Paolo Rossi was born in Villa Il Palagio, and his family’s historical links with the property go back through the last century. His strong connection to the land is obvious in the enormous care and attention he gives to the olive groves, the vineyards and all the produce grown at Il Palagio. Paolo provides the day-to-day continuity and commitment so valuable to the success of every growing season and harvest.
