Flavino 2023 La Palazzetta

Flavino 2023 IGT – La Palazzetta

A young and fresh red wine from the lands of Castelnuovo dell’Abate

Flavino is made from young vines aged between 5 and 15 years, trained with spur pruning on galestro soil rich in skeleton at 365 meters above sea level in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the heart of the Montalcino DOC. The winemaking follows a natural approach with spontaneous fermentation and a short maceration to maintain freshness and immediacy. Aging takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks, without the use of wood, preserving the pure expression of the fruit and terroir.

Tasting Notes

With an intense ruby color with violet reflections, the wine opens with fresh and fruity aromas of cherry and red berries. On the palate it is soft, with gentle tannins and a lively acidity that ensures balance and easy drinkability.

Technical Sheet

🟣 Name: Flavino 2023
🍇 Producer: La Palazzetta
🌍 Area: Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino – Tuscany, Italy
🍷 Grape Variety: Sangiovese (young vines 5–15 years)
🪨 Vineyards: Galestro soil rich in skeleton, 365 m a.s.l.
🍇 Farming: Organic
🕰️ Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, short maceration
🛢️ Aging: Stainless steel and concrete
🧪 Alcohol content: about 13% vol
🌡️ Serving temperature: 16–18°C
🍽️ Pairings: White meats, flavorful pasta dishes, fresh cheeses

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La Palazzetta – Montalcino

Family tradition and territorial identity in the heart of Brunello

At La Palazzetta, time flows slowly, in sync with the rhythm of the land and memory. The farm’s story dates back to the early 20th century, when great-grandparents already worked the land around Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the southeastern area of Montalcino, using oxen and wooden carts. The current winemaking project began in 1988, when Carla and Flavio Fanti decided to vinify their Sangiovese grapes, starting with just one hectare.

Today, the estate is run by their son Luca Fanti, supported in the vineyard by his father Flavio and in the commercial side by his sister Tea. A true family winery where place and passion are inseparably intertwined.

The estate’s 16 hectares of vineyards lie between 330 and 380 meters above sea level, with stunning views of the Abbey of Sant’Antimo. The southeast-facing slope provides an ideal microclimate: mild winters, warm but breezy summers, and rainy springs and autumns — all contributing to perfect phenolic ripening.

The soils are remarkably diverse, divided into four main microzones:

• Alluvial pebbles for fresh, younger wines;

• Sandstone and quartz-calcareous rocks for structure and verticality;

• Tuffaceous soils giving elegance;

• And a rare kaolin-rich soil, unique in Montalcino, high in iron oxides and minerals, contributing depth and longevity.

Certified organic since 2018, La Palazzetta practices low-impact viticulture, using minimal copper and sulfur, and relies on natural resistance inducers such as seaweed, orange juice, and Cuban zeolite. The approach reflects the family’s deep care for biodiversity and terroir expression.

Vinifications are spontaneous, extractions gentle, and aging is done in traditional large oak casks — all in the name of a pure, essential, and soulful Sangiovese.