Tenuta di Trinoro Palazzi 2020

A powerful and luxurious Tuscan red crafted from Merlot, offering intense aromas of black plum, blackberry, violet, cocoa, tobacco, and sweet spice. Rich and concentrated on the palate, it reveals velvety tannins, remarkable depth, and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, lamb shanks, wild game, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2020 Palazzi is 100% Merlot made according to the highest standards by a winemaker, the late Andrea Franchetti, who strived for perfection. From his beloved Tenuta di Trinoro in Sarteano, with its infinite skies and rolling landscapes, this wine shows plump fruit, blackberry, plum, spice and campfire ash. From a hot vintage, the fruit is beautifully ripened but certainly not in an exaggerated manner. The wine shows softness, tension and supple texture. This bottle awards a lot of intensity and charm. Only 5,000 were made.

96 Points - Wine Spectator

Shows pure black cherry and blackberry fruit, along with olive, wild herb and mineral accents. Delivers ample structure, but overall the impression is one of velvety texture and terrific harmony. Vibrant finish, where a salty impression lingers. Approachable now, yet will improve over time. Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2042. 381 cases made, 120 cases imported.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast

A primarily sanguine and umami nose draws balance from sweet, slightly astringent notes of plum, blueberry and boysenberry. The berries flourish on the palate, but acid brings out a latent mix of pepper and spices to preserve balance, while silky, opaque tannins provide framing.

94 Points - James Suckling

The aromas of raspberries, plums and violets are very enticing. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a creamy and refined texture that is long and beautiful. A blend of merlot parcels. Juicy and delicious. Drink now.