Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino 2017

Elegantly structured this lovely red has scents recalling camphor, blue flowers, dark spice and coffee bean. Smooth and savory, the linear palate features juicy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise set against taut, polished tannins. Drink 2025-2029.

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino has some brambly fruit and forest floor with sweet tones of spice and spent ember. Overall, the aromas are subdued and not overdone, despite the riper fruit profile and concentration that was obtained in this vintage. Il Palazzone's wines all seem to have a savory comment that reminds me of mesquite or mahogany. Exactly 9,521 bottles are hitting the market now.

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is both savory and sweet, with sour cherry and plum contrasted by confectionary spices and rosy florals. It's soft in texture and lifted, with ripe mineral-tinged berries under an air of lavender and violet. The cheeks pucker through the long and structured finale, where fine tannins dominate, and a note of hard red candies linger on. This is an excellent effort for the vintage.