At La Palazzetta one can breath an air of pure beauty and genuine simplicity that make you feel at Home.
Memories come back from the times of the carriages when the great-grandfathers in Castelnuovo dell'Abate were farmers cultivating grains. Flavio and Carla began making wine in 1988 with just one hectare of Sangiovese. Nowadays their children Luca and Tea continue the story that for generations honors the respect and the love for the land.
Located at 365 m a.s.l. on the South-East side of Montalcino, La Palazzetta with 20 hectares of vineyards and 2500 olive trees dominates the magnificent view of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. The production of Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sant'Antimo Rosso DOC and extra-virgin olive oil increase the value of the local area and preserve what comes every year from Nature. Not extremely cold winters, hot summers, rainy and humid springtimes and autumns create in these limestone and rocky lands very fragrant wines with intense colors and pleasant acidity and tannins. The natural principles of cultivation and production will receive the organic certification starting with the harvest of 2018.
With an attentive care in the vineyards according to the organic farming method. Following to 30 years of wine making experience, tradition and innovation lead our handpicked grapes to the natural process of vilification. Controlled temperature fermentation, aging in French oak barrels, “lighter bottles”.
In 2016 La Palazzetta was awarded with the “Eco friendly Cellar Diploma” because of the production of healthy wines for the consumers, the commitment on ecologically sustainable values, the realization of projects aiming to land and vineyards protection and the actuation of energy saving plans.
In 1990, Carla Visconti,wife of Flavio Fanti, decided to made her Brunello di Montalcino, from the vineayards La Palazzetta. Respect for the territory, care for the vines, and responsible winemaking come together in this intense and powerful traditional style wine.
AWARDS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020
93 PTS – James Suckling
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
4 stelle -Brunello 2019- Vini Buoni d’Italia 2025
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
92/100 PTS – Gilbert and Gaillard International competition
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
Gold Medal – Organic Wine Awards 2023
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019
93 PTS – James Suckling
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Visconti
91 PTS – James Suckling
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 Visconti
93 PTS – Eros Teboni The Wine Journal 2022
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 Visconti
Gold medal – MUNDUS VINI BIOFACH 2022
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 Visconti
Gold medal – MUNDUS VINI BIOFACH 2022
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 Visconti
90 PTS – VINOUS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017 Visconti
91 PTS – James Suckling
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
2 Bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2022
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
4 stars – Guida Vini Buoni d’Italia 2022
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
92-100 Gold Medal – Gilbert and Gaillard
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2021 – 94 PTS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
MUNDUS VINI 2021 – Gold Medal
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
GUIDA BIO 2021 – 4 Foglie Verdi e Certificato di Eccellenza
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
90 PTS – Vinous
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 Visconti
91 PTS – James Suckling
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
92 PTS – James Suckling
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
GOLD MEDAL – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
2 Bicchieri Rossi con Guida GAMBERO ROSSO 2021
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
ASIA GOLD – 8th Asia Wine Trophy 2020
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
GOLD 2021 – International Organic Awards by Organic-newspaper.com
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
GOLD 2020 – International Organic Awards by Organic-newspaper.com
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
93 PTS – Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Visconti
BERLINER ORO – 24th Berlin Wine Trophy