Le Palaie wines and olive oil bask in the Tuscan Sun

Whether Pisa is your base or a pivotal point for exploring the nearby borghi’s, there is one winery that must be included on every visit to Italy: Le Palaie.

Whether Pisa is your base or a pivotal point for exploring the nearby borghi’s, there is one winery that must be included on every visit to Italy: Le Palaie. This unique winery (part of the local agri-tourism sector) is within easy driving distance from Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, Peccioli, Lajatico, Lari and Buti.

eg2 | eTurboNews | eTN

eg3 | eTurboNews | eTN

eg4 | eTurboNews | eTN

eg5 | eTurboNews | eTN

Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves the Tuscan way of life can easily become a valid alternative to city living. Owned by CEO Angelo Nino Caponi, this Montecchio estate is located in the municipality of Peccioli, Val d’Era, considered an emerging wine region in the Tuscan province of Pisa.

eg6 | eTurboNews | eTN

Caponi has created a two-story space that is the cutting edge between a winery/business enterprise and a museum. The winery includes a production center and art gallery as well as a meeting and tasting room and integrates architecture, interior design and technology not usually found in wineries.


eg7 | eTurboNews | eTN

eg8 | eTurboNews | eTN

eg9 | eTurboNews | eTN

The structural designers, Studio Casati di Peccioli used the hill overlooking the Montecchio vineyard as the focal point for the basement level cellar (partially below grade) and is used as the barrel room and vinification process. In this space, artfully designed niches and lighting turns a potentially ordinary space into a museum for African works of art. The second level, reached by ascending a stunning spiral glass staircase, features the tasting room and meeting center.

Drink the Wine. Stay Awhile

Le Palaie produces award winning wines and offers guests family – sized apartments for a country-side holiday. Renovated from a 17th century farmhouse and other nearby homes, the accommodations include full kitchens, baths, television as well as outdoor space for dining, swimming and entertaining.

eg10 | eTurboNews | eTN

Le Palaie Wines

eg11 | eTurboNews | eTN

Andrea Secco. Oenologist

eg13 | eTurboNews | eTN

Rosato. From Merlot and Sangiovese grapes grown on hills in loose to medium terroir that leads to sandy soil. A hint of copper to the eye, fruity florals to the nose plus high acidity leads to intense flavors. Pair with beef, deer, venison, veal, and pork; mature/hard cheese.

eg14 | eTurboNews | eTN

Bulizio. From Cabernet Sauvignon – 40 percent, Merlot – 40 percent and Petit Verdot – 20 percent grown on low hills in sandy soil. Deep ruby to the eye, highlighted with light garnet; the nose detects ripe fruit that leads to spicy notes; robust tannins

eg15 | eTurboNews | eTN

Viognier. Originally from the Rhone Valley, France the Le Palaie winery produces a very rare wine characterized by floral notes to the nose (think honeysuckle and lavender) along with peaches and suggestion s of smoke. Detect hints of white peaches, citrus and dried apricots with a finish of butterscotch and oak.



For additional information on the Borgi, click here.

This copyright article may not be reproduced without written permission from the author.

About the author

Avatar of Linda Hohnholz

Linda Hohnholz

Editor in chief for eTurboNews based in the eTN HQ.

Share to...