Putting in my Christmas orders a little early, I've also just ordered a case of this.
It's a mixed case of Rosso del Palazzone Montalcino 2005 and 2008 wines.
At £11.45 a bottle it looks like a total bargain. I was in Chianti country back in July and loved the Brunello wines I tasted.
An Italian wines expert I was speaking with at Berry Brother's told me the 2002 is a stunner, along with I think 2000 and 2004.
This is an entry level version. Hard to get hold of apparently as production is limited.
According to Jancis Robinson:
"It is pure Sangiovese with a hint of the warmth of this corner of south-eastern Tuscany—much lusher than the average Chianti—but without any excesses of oak or alcohol. The wines, made with oenologist Paolo Vagaggini, are aged in varying sizes of cask. I would happily drink this any time over the next two years and would pat myself on the back for having found such an honest, pleasurable message in a bottle from Tuscany."
At less than £12 it's got to be worth a punt. I shall report back in the next couple of weeks.
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