REGION: Toscana

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Palazzi showcases Merlot at its best, with plush, supple fruit balanced by intense minerality. Palazzi comes from a selection of older vines. Several months in new barrel add layers of richness & complexity, making the wine approachable & pleasing from release, with elegant structure that can stand the test of time. It is one of the great examples of Italian merlot & only a small quantity is produced each year.

Color: intense ruby red

Nose: ripe berries & red currants, spring flowers, mushroom, licorice, forest herbs, prune, spice, leather & tobacco

Flavor/Finish: remarkable balance, with fresh red fruits & dark chocolate, earth, leather & tar notes, layered through the long & balanced finish

Varietal: 100% Merlot

Food Pairing: main meat dishes

Process: aged 8 months in new French oak barrels & 11 months in cement tanks

Serving Temperature: 60 - 62 °F

Alcohol: 15.5%

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