Tasting Notes

Brunello is Montalcino’s signature wine, made entirely from Sangiovese grapes (Brunello is the local, but unofficial, name for Sangiovese).

Palazzo is a traditionally-made Brunello (large oak only) from the South-Eastern part of the production area. It has an intense ruby red color, which tends towards garnet with age. Scented, high-toned aromas of red berries, sweet spices and flowers, with a note of candied red cherry emerging with air. Fine-grained and floral, offering excellent energy and lift in the mouth, and attractive inner-mouth perfume to its red berry flavors. Finishes clean and persistent, with smooth tannins.

Ideal with roasted or grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes and seasoned cheese.

– 2010 vintage rated 98 JS, 95 WS

– 2011 vintage rated 92 JS

– 2012 vintage rated 95 IWR, 92 JS, 91+ Vinous, 90 WE

– 2013 vintage rated 95 JS, 93 WA, 90 WE

– 2015 vintage rated 90 WE, 94 Vinous, 91 WA, 93 JS

– 2016 vintage rated 94 Vinous, 93 WE Cellar Selection, 95 JS (‘Perhaps the best ever’ – J.S.)

Winery	Palazzo
Region	Toscana
Varietal	100% Sangiovese Grosso
Location of Vineyards	Montalcino
Orientation	South-East
Altitude	1050 ft
Type of Planting	Spurred cordon
Soil	Dry and stony
Type of Cultivation	Sustainable
Vinification	Harvest takes place towards the end of September and begining of October, the grapes are picked by hand. Vinification in steel vats of 35/45hl; maceration lasts approx. 18/20 days at a controlled temperature of 30°C (86F).
Aging	Aged for 36-40 months in large Slavonian oak casks. 6-8 months in bottle.
Alcohol Content	14.5%
Total Production	14,000 bottles
Oenologist	Fabrizio Ciufoli