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Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Red Montalcino La Palazzetta Estate
17,42 €
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7,5/10

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC de La Palazzetta, 100 % Sangiovese de Castelnuovo dell'Abate, noté 90 chez James Suckling et vendu 17,42 € au lieu de 20,23 €. Seule réserve : une distinction unique et aucun détail sur les sols ou une agriculture bio.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %7,6

    Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Sangiovese seul cépage, zone de Castelnuovo dell'Abate nommée : ancrage précis, mais pas de mention de sol ni de sous-zone délimitée.

  • Recognition20 %7,2

    Un seul repère : 90 points James Suckling. Distinction reconnue mais unique, sans autre guide ni niveau supérieur cité.

  • Value for money25 %7,4

    À 17,42 € (barré 20,23 €) pour un Rosso di Montalcino DOC noté 90 JS, le prix reste cohérent avec l'appellation, sans être nettement sous le tarif habituel.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,8

    Accords précis (viandes rouges, salumi, fromages affinés), profil aromatique détaillé et service à 16-18 °C : de quoi servir facilement, sans accord régional spécifique.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %7,7

    Domaine La Palazzetta situé à Castelnuovo dell'Abate, fermentation en acier, macération sur peaux et élevage de 6-12 mois précisés ; ni bio ni vendanges manuelles mentionnés.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietySangiovese
AppellationDOC
Production zoneMontalcino
Vintage2020
Alcohol content14.5%
Format75 cl
ColorRuby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingCarni rosse, salumi, formaggi stagionati
Awardsjames suckling 90

The wine

Rosso di Montalcino La Palazzetta: the young soul of Tuscany

Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the hills and every sip of wine tells a story. Today, I'm taking you to discover a Rosso di Montalcino that perfectly embodies the spirit of this land, a vibrant expression of Sangiovese.

La Palazzetta: the authenticity of Castelnuovo dell'Abate

This wine comes from the La Palazzetta estate, nestled in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate production zone, within the famous Rosso di Montalcino DOC appellation. Sangiovese, the sole grape variety of this wine, is carefully cultivated, and the grapes, from the estate's youngest vines, are rigorously selected at harvest. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a method that preserves the purity of the fruit.

After this first stage, the wine is aged for 14 months in 5-hectoliter French oak casks, then it benefits from an additional 4 months of refinement. The 2020 vintage you are about to taste reveals itself in the glass with an intense ruby red color, dotted with purplish highlights. On the nose, you will be charmed by an ample and fresh bouquet, where fruity notes of cherry mingle with floral aromas of violet and red berries. On the palate, this Rosso di Montalcino offers an elegant character and a full body, supported by beautiful acidity and soft tannins of a pleasing texture. The finish is enveloping, long and persistent, a true invitation to pleasure.

Gourmet pairings and special moments

To fully appreciate this Rosso di Montalcino, I recommend serving it between 16 and 18°C in a large glass. It will pair wonderfully with red meats, roasts and game, highlighting their flavors without overpowering them. Cured meats and aged cheeses will also find in it a choice ally. This wine is not only delicious right now, but it also has interesting aging potential, able to evolve favorably for 5 to 10 years. It is the ideal companion for a convivial dinner among friends or an evening exploring Tuscan flavors.

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This Rosso comes from La Palazzetta's young vines, then spends 14 months in large 5-hectoliter French oak casks: an aging that lets the Sangiovese keep its freshness. A little wild boar's tip: open it at 16–18 °C, in a large glass, to give it some room.

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