ProducerOrvieto
Palazzone
パラッツォーネ
Umbria's benchmark producer for elegant, terroir-driven Orvieto Classico
A leading Orvieto Classico producer, making wines of great freshness and mineral precision from the volcanic tufa soils of the Orvieto DOC zone.
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Who Is This For?
For those who want to discover how expressive and age-worthy Orvieto whites can be, from crisp Classico bottlings to the celebrated botrytized Muffa Nobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Palazzone?
- The estate has been owned by the Dubini family since 1969. Brothers Giovanni and Lodovico Dubini began estate-bottling their own wine in 1982 and built the winery in 1988.
- Where are Palazzone's vineyards located?
- The vineyards lie in the Orvieto Classico zone of Umbria, on hills overlooking the historic city of Orvieto, near Lake Bolsena.
- What is Palazzone best known for?
- Palazzone is renowned for its terroir-driven Orvieto Classico whites and for its celebrated Muffa Nobile, a botrytized sweet wine made mainly from Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, and Procanico.
- Does Palazzone make red wine?
- Yes. In addition to its core white wines, the estate has experimented with red wines such as Armaleo, though indigenous white varieties remain its primary focus.
- Can visitors tour Palazzone?
- Yes, the estate operates the boutique hotel Locanda Palazzone and offers wine tastings and tours to visitors.