About this wine
A 100% Sangiovese Toscana IGT made using partial carbonic maceration, giving Palazzo Altesi a softer, more perfumed expression of the variety than Altesino's DOCG bottlings. Named after the estate's 14th-century palazzo, it shows delicate aromas of violet, wild berries and smoke, aged around a year in French oak.
A gentle, aromatic Sangiovese that's easy to love even without prior Brunello experience.
Sommelier's Note
"Proof that Sangiovese doesn't have to be austere — Palazzo Altesi's carbonic maceration unlocks a perfumed, almost playful side of the grape."
Food Pairings
Its soft tannins and perfumed fruit make it a natural match for grilled poultry, charcuterie boards, and lighter tomato-based dishes.
When to drink it
Relaxed dinner parties and lighter meat or charcuterie pairings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- $32-40
Terroir & Winemaking
Made with partial carbonic maceration — a technique more common in Beaujolais — to preserve fresh fruit character and soften tannins, followed by about a year in French oak barriques and roughly three months in bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Palazzo Altesi different from Altesino's Brunello wines?
- It's made using partial carbonic maceration, a technique that produces a softer, more aromatic style than the traditionally-vinified Brunello DOCG wines.
- What grape is it made from?
- 100% Sangiovese.
- Where does the name come from?
- It is named after Palazzo Altesi, the 14th-century palazzo that is home to the Altesino estate.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled poultry, charcuterie, and lighter tomato-based dishes.
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