Il Palazzone is a beautiful estate with a bright future ahead. Its 2008 Brunello is marked by lush fruit tones of cherry and blackberry followed by dried ginger, chopped mint, spice and pressed rose petal. In the mouth, it shows that telltale acidity of Sangiovese Grosso. — (5/1/2013) —89

This dark and masculine Brunello offers black cherry, cassis, prune and spice aromas backed by touches of chocolate and leather. The wine is smooth and rich on the close with a long, supple finish. — (5/1/2013) —92

Il Palazzone offers a compact, streamlined interpretation of Brunello with a bright ruby color and crispness that helps keep the palate refreshed sip after sip. It offers lingering tones of black licorice, cola, mature fruit, cassis and dried raspberry.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 88

Il Palazzone opens with a lean, compact appearance and a bright ruby color. The bouquet delivers a steady aromatic lineup of cherries, wild berries, blue flowers and light shadings of spice. There’s more power and persistency here than you’d expect and Il Palazzone has succeeded in making a beautiful wine in a difficult vintage. ——M.L.(10/1/2010)—— 91

Il Palazzone is a dynamic American-owned property in Montalcino that usually delivers a luscious and velvety style of Brunello. This wine delivers those attractive qualities in the mouth but the aromas make the wine seem older than it is. You’ll get tones of ripe berries, old leather and licorice. Drink now.——M.L.(6/1/2009)—— 88