Tenuta di Valgiano Palistorti di Valgiano, Colline Lucchesi, 2023 SO050424_Saumur_Roundup They are only a tenth

They are only a tenth the size of the really big houses

or simply to enjoy with a cheese plate or fresh seafood

Elegant Nebbiolo—rose

but always with restraint

The tannins are firm and structured

Tenuta di Valgiano Palistorti di Valgiano, Colline Lucchesi, 2023 SO050424_Saumur_Roundup They are only a tenthIn the hills above Lucca, in the often overlooked Colline Lucchesi appellation of northwestern Tuscany, Tenuta di Valgiano farms biodynamically and works largely by hand. Palistorti is their more approachable bottling, a blend led by Sangiovese with Merlot, Syrah, Ciliegiolo and Canaiolo grown at around 300 meters of elevation. Certified organic in 1996 and biodynamic in 2002, the estate prizes composting, cover crops and biodiversity over any recipe.