Brunello di Montalcino Palazzo 2020

Overview

The Brunello di Montalcino Palazzo 2020 comes from a particularly balanced vintage, marked by stable weather, steady sunshine and harmonious grape ripening. The result is a wine of remarkable aromatic precision, offering elegance and clarity while maintaining the depth and structure typical of Palazzo’s Brunello. In the glass it reveals immediate balance, with an interplay of fruit, tannins and freshness that highlights the purity of the year. It is a refined expression of Sangiovese and a faithful reflection of the Loia family’s philosophy. Contains sulfites.

Wine History

The 2020 harvest allowed the Loia family to work with serenity, thanks to an even and predictably paced growing season. Experience gained over decades guided the selection of the finest clusters, chosen from the estate’s most suitable parcels. The goal remained unchanged: crafting a Brunello that elevates purity, territorial identity and structural elegance. Aging followed the winery’s traditional rhythm, favouring slow maturation to enhance the wine’s natural equilibrium.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Brunello di Montalcino Palazzo 2020 is produced following the principles of Integrated Agriculture, using only organic fertilizers and treatments that safeguard the vineyard’s natural harmony. The soils—rich in calcareous galestro and clay—confer tension, finesse and aromatic complexity. The vines benefit from full-day sunlight, while marine breezes provide freshness during ripening. Manual selection ensures that only the most suitable grapes make it into the Brunello.

Winemaking Approach & Grape Variety

Made from 100% Sangiovese, this Brunello is vinified with an approach that emphasises delicacy and varietal purity. Controlled-temperature fermentation preserves aromatic clarity, while carefully managed maceration extracts fine tannins and precise flavours. Long aging in large oak casks shapes the wine gently, ensuring slow evolution without overpowering wood influence. The result is a structured, balanced wine with notable aging potential.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: bright garnet with youthful ruby highlights.

• Nose: cherry and black cherry, fresh violet, sweet spices, underbrush and subtle balsamic hints.

• Palate: harmonious and refined, with silky tannins, integrated freshness and a long, elegant finish of red fruit and spice.

Food Pairings

Excellent with roasted red meats, braised dishes, game, wild boar and classic Tuscan cuisine. Superb also with mature hard cheeses or enjoyed alone after some aeration.

Technical Sheet

• Designation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

• Vintage: 2020

• 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.