Rosso del Palazzone | Montalcino

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The follow on to our incredibly popular ‘baby brunello’. This new blend of vintages (2005 & 2008—both fabulous vintages) from the excess production of Il Palazzone’s Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino is even better than the last.

Il Palazzone run under the guidance of renowned oenologist Paolo Vagaggini, has picked up numerous accolades and is now considered one of the very finest of the Brunello producers. The Rosso has all the rich and complex flavours of a Brunello but for less than a third of the price—it is a stunning bargain at under £10 a bottle and ideal for drinking over the next 7-8 years.

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Our tasting notes

Deep purple with a rich fruit and spice driven nose. Very intense, concentrated ripe fruit with a hints of spice and tobacco. The flavours linger in a very long finish. Ideal for stews, red meat and game. High class wine. Ideal for stews, red meat and game. High class wine.

Wine data

Grape variety: Sangiovese
Appellation: Vino da Tavola
Alcohol: 13.5%

 

About Brunello di Montalcino:

Produced in the fairly arid vineyards surrounding the Tuscan town of Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino has long been thought of as one of Italy’s most prestigious wines. It is made from a ‘superior clone’ of the Sangiovese grape, Sangiovese Grosso, and in 1980 it was awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation.

According to current DOCG regulations Brunello di Montalcino wines cannot be released until five years after harvest, during which time they must be aged in oak for a minimum of 2 years and spend at least 4 months in bottle.

Brunello di Montalcino wines generally have a hearty and meaty nose, followed by big, rich fruit flavors which can be plumy or perfumed, and woody tannins. They also tend to have great aging potential.

 

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