Winemaker Notes
Palazzi showcases Merlot at its best, with plush, supple fruit balanced by intense minerality. A blend of grapes from across the estate, Palazzi comes from a selection of older vines of merlot, comprising about five to seven hectares. Several months in new barrel add layers of richness and complexity, making the wine approachable and pleasing from release, with elegant structure that can stand the test of time. It is one of the great examples of Italian merlot, and only a small quantity is produced each year.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Palazzi is 100% Merlot made according to the highest standards by a winemaker, the late Andrea Franchetti, who strived for perfection. From his beloved Tenuta di Trinoro in Sarteano, with its infinite skies and rolling landscapes, this wine shows plump fruit, blackberry, plum, spice and campfire ash. From a hot vintage, the fruit is beautifully ripened but certainly not in an exaggerated manner. The wine shows softness, tension and supple texture. This bottle awards a lot of intensity and charm. Only 5,000 [bottles] were made.
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Wine Spectator
Shows pure black cherry and blackberry fruit, along with olive, wild herb and mineral accents. Delivers ample structure, but overall the impression is one of velvety texture and terrific harmony. Vibrant finish, where a salty impression lingers.
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James Suckling
The aromas of raspberries, plums and violets are very enticing. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a creamy and refined texture that is long and beautiful. A blend of merlot parcels. Juicy and delicious. Drink now.
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Decanter
The 2020 vintage was cool and wet at the end of the growing season, following drought-like conditions through the summer. Vinified in stainless steel, it then spent five months in French oak barrels followed by 12 months in cement tanks before bottling. Tarry, asphalt aromas and cocoa notes are lifted by some subtle fresh floral touches. It's rich but not as dense as the 2019, showcasing fresh hedgerow berries and a very balsamic streak. Integrated tannins and plenty of acidity lead to a nervy blueberry finish with a slightly bitter note.
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