La Palazzetta Rosso di Montalcino DOC from Castelnuovo dell'Abate — brilliant ruby red with vibrant ripe red cherry, raspberry, and violet on the nose underlined by earthy hints of dried herbs and soft spice, fresh and medium-bodied on the palate with bright acidity, smooth tannins, and mineral notes on a clean, long, and elegant finish.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections. Vibrant ripe red cherry, raspberry, and violet on the nose, underlined by earthy hints of dried herbs and soft spice. Fresh and medium-bodied on the palate with bright acidity, smooth tannins, and flavours of juicy red fruit, subtle tobacco, and mineral notes. Clean, long, and elegant on the finish. Rosso di Montalcino is the earlier-drinking sibling of Brunello — the same Sangiovese, less ageing time, more immediate pleasure.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Castelnuovo dell'Abate (certified organic, limestone-rich soils)
- Style: Dry red, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, large Slavonian oak ageing
- Winemaking: Certified organic farming, native yeasts, fermented in stainless steel, aged in large Slavonian oak casks then bottle
Food Pairing
Grilled meats, poultry, tomato-based pasta, and mature Pecorino Toscano.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Open 15 minutes before serving. Will age for 8 to 10 years.
About the Producer
La Palazzetta is a family-run estate in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino, founded by Flavio Fanti and now led by his son Luca Fanti, farming 20 hectares organically with a philosophy of minimal intervention and honest winemaking.
