Tuscany, ItalyFlavio Fanti’s La Palazzetta estate is best known for its superb Brunello di Montalcino. Working organically in Brunello’s esteemed Castelnuovo dell’Abate sector, Fanti fashions its delicious Rosso di Montalcino from 15 to 20-year-old vines planted over 1,100 feet above sea level. Sporting a deep cherry skin hue, Palazzetta’s Rosso opens with classic limestone-dusted aromas of fiery wild cherries, baking spices, leather, and mushrooms. The rosso follows through on the palate with cherry, fig, and plum fruit alongside suggestions of violets, licorice, leather, tobacco, and spice cake. Fine tannins sneak in mid-palate and segue the wine to a long, lively, and vibrant finish tinged with licorice, chestnut, nutmeg, dusty soil, and menthol. This is a sensational, authentic Rosso di Montalcino that drinks fantastically well today and will serve admirably as a cellar saver while you wait for your 2013 and 2016 Brunellos to mature. Enjoy as you would a fine Chianti or Brunello with grilled or roast beef, burgers, eggplant parmigiana, aged cheeses, rich mushroom recipes, savory bean stews, and hearty pizzas, and pasta dishes.
Organically grown.
Special full case discount! Buy 12 bottles of this item and receive an additional 5% off.
