Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Palazzo

Overview

The Brunello di Montalcino Palazzo 2019 comes from a balanced and promising vintage, marked by regular weather conditions and grapes reaching the cellar with even ripeness and clean aromatic definition. It is a wine that fully expresses the soul of Sangiovese, combining tension, elegance, and deep structure. In the glass it opens gradually, revealing growing complexity and an energy that hints at long aging potential. It interprets Brunello’s classic style with precision and refinement, remaining faithful to the winery’s philosophy. Contains sulfites.

Wine History

The 2019 vintage was a source of great satisfaction for the Loia family, offering natural balance and harmony. Years of experience and deep respect for tradition allowed them to enhance a harvest that already showed great promise in the vineyard. The grapes destined for Brunello were carefully selected, following the estate’s long-standing philosophy: crafting pure Sangiovese that is both true to its territory and distinguished by elegance and intensity. The aging process followed a slow rhythm, preserving the wine’s identity.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Brunello di Montalcino Palazzo 2019 is rooted in Integrated Agriculture, with exclusive use of organic fertilizers and treatments designed to protect soil balance and vine health. The vineyards rise on soils rich in calcareous galestro and clay, contributing finesse, verticality, and aromatic depth. Constant sun exposure ensures gradual ripening, while marine breezes provide freshness throughout the season. Hand selection ensures only the best bunches are chosen.

Winemaking Approach & Grape Variety

Produced from 100% Sangiovese, the wine is crafted to highlight purity and varietal character. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled vats, with carefully managed maceration to extract refined aromas and elegant tannins. Aging in large oak casks guides the wine gently, allowing slow, natural evolution without overpowering wood influence. Each decision aims to preserve the vintage’s structure, adding depth, balance, and longevity.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: bright garnet with vibrant ruby highlights.

• Nose: crisp cherry, ripe plum, violet, fine tobacco and delicate spices like pink pepper and subtle wood notes.

• Palate: elegant, structured and balanced, with fine tannins, lively acidity and a long, balsamic-tinged finish.

Food Pairings

Excellent with braised red meats, wild boar, roasts, game dishes and traditional Tuscan cuisine. Also ideal with aged hard cheeses or enjoyed on its own after aeration.

Technical Sheet

• Designation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

• Vintage: 2019

• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese

• Aging: large oak casks

• Alcohol: approx. 14–15% vol

• Serving temperature: 18 °C

• Contains sulfites

Cantina Palazzo – History and Origins

The story of Cantina Palazzo began in 1983, when Cosimo Loia purchased the estate almost by coincidence—or perhaps through a curious twist of fate—since the property bore the same name, “Palazzo,” as his wife Antonietta’s family. This serendipitous detail initiated a family-driven vision that, by 1986, involved their children in the production of wine. The estate, anchored by an 18th-century farmhouse, was carefully restored over time, preserving the original Tuscan architectural style and becoming the beating heart of the winery. Since then, the Loia family has intertwined its identity with that of the land, transforming the property into a place where tradition and rural heritage flow naturally through a conscious and deeply rooted viticulture.

Vineyard Philosophy

The winery’s agricultural philosophy is grounded in a rigorous and responsible approach, expressed through the adoption of Integrated Farming. This method relies exclusively on organic fertilizers and treatments from biological cultivation, ensuring natural balance, biodiversity, and soil preservation. The estate’s soils, rich in calcareous galestro and native clays, provide an ideal foundation for vine growth, encouraging deep rooting and a slow, harmonious ripening of the grapes. Continuous sunlight from morning until sunset, combined with the protection of gentle sea breezes, creates a stable and beneficial microclimate. Throughout the season, strict grape selection ensures that only the finest clusters reach maturity, all of them harvested by hand to protect integrity and quality.

Winemaking Approach

The winery’s approach in the cellar mirrors the same care applied among the vines, seeking a perfect balance between innovation and tradition. All vinification spaces have been fully modernized, integrating advanced equipment that allows precise control over fermentation and maturation. Despite the technological upgrades, the goal remains constant: to enhance the natural expression of the fruit without forcing it, following each transformation stage with sensitivity and precision. The cellar becomes a space where technical expertise meets rural memory, allowing the wines to reveal authenticity, aromatic depth, and an unmistakable connection to their territory.

Estate Identity and Future Vision

Beyond wine production, the estate represents a place of identity and soul: the 18th-century farmhouse restored with care, maintaining the signature Tuscan character while integrating modern functionality. The Loia family has chosen to blend aesthetics, sustainability, and hospitality, making the property a symbol of dedication and cultural preservation. Today, Cantina Palazzo looks to the future with determination, maintaining craftsmanship and biodiversity at the core of its values. Each bottle reflects a profound harmony between nature, human work, and landscape, confirming the spirit of a winery that continues to grow without ever losing its most authentic roots.