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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 from La Palazzetta, Sangiovese Grosso from Castelnuovo dell'Abate, aged 3.5 years in French oak and sold for €35.14 instead of €42.79. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino and Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone specified; ruby color and notes of blackberry, blueberry, cuoio, tabacco consistent.
No distinction or guide mentioned; producer not documented by a reputation text, which remains a lack of information and not a flaw.
2017 Brunello at €35.14 instead of €42.79: moderate price for a DOCG of this rank, the crossed-out price being real and the format 75 cl.
Precise pairings (red meats, selvaggina, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C; aging of 5 to 7 years mentioned.
La Palazzetta estate located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, hand harvesting, fermentation in steel, long maceration, 3.5 years in oak barrels and six months in bottle.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself, in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines with a particular intensity. This Brunello di Montalcino 2017 from La Palazzetta is an invitation to that sensory journey, an authentic expression of the Montalcino terroir.
The La Palazzetta estate, nestled in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, is the guardian of a centuries-old tradition. Here, Sangiovese Grosso, the sole grape variety of this DOCG appellation, is cultivated with meticulous care. I know that the harvest is done by hand, a guarantee of quality and respect for the fruit.
You will recognize this wine by its ruby red color, tending toward garnet, a promise of fine maturity. On the nose, I perceive an intense and enveloping bouquet, where the fruity notes of blackberry and blueberry subtly mingle with touches of chocolate. On the palate, it is a powerful red, endowed with a full body, beautiful acidity and present tannins. The alcoholic fermentation, carried out in steel vats with indigenous yeasts and a prolonged maceration of about 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation, contributes to this complexity. Its aging of 3.5 years in French oak barrels, followed by six months of refinement in the bottle, gives it a long and persistent finish.
To fully appreciate this Brunello di Montalcino, I suggest serving it between 16 and 18°C in a large glass. It pairs wonderfully with robust dishes: think of red meats, flavorful roasts, cacciagione and aged cheeses. It is a wine that calls for conviviality, perfect for a dinner among friends or a special occasion where you wish to make an impression. It is good right now, but you can also let it age for 5 to 7 years to discover other facets of its character.
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