Il Palazzone

14/20

Loc. Le Due Porte, 245
53024 Montalcino SI

Open Weekdays by appointment only
Cards MC,V

The winery across the vineyards

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very welcoming English speaking staff, a pretty corner of Tuscany. Dom hidden gem awarded.

To "Wine about": The dirt track to get there is a little rough

How many bottles did we buy: 2

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Wine lovers

Visited January 2013

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Italy

Tuscany

Montalcino, Tuscany

We found it a little difficult to find. The winding roads of Montalcino and location on google maps is actually short of the winery, it's about 800m past the cemetery. The dirt track to get there was also a little rough but we had a hatchback hire car and we were able to make it in and out ok.

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

Some parking at the cellar door

There are gardens as part of the owners residence but only available as part of the tour

Boutique

Traditional Italian style, exposed wooden beams, cement rendered walls, small room with a dining table to complete your tasting

No/No

Tasting Experience

Number of wines on tasting

Particular wines or varietals known for

Wait time

Knowledge of wines

Staff attitude

Winery Tour Offered

Tasting seating available at counter

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes

Brunello (Sangiovese)

No wait

Excellent

Very friendly and welcoming. The cellar door manager was actually Scottish, so having an English speaking person was of great help to us!

Yes, by appointment only

Yes, you are seated at a dining table in the cellar door/office and given a few vintages and some of their olive oil to try with bread

Yes, and a little notebook to keep

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

€30

Free

N/A

Unsure

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

None to speak of but you can buy back vintages, olive oil and grappa

This was a great experience. As the cellar door manager was English speaking, we could also find out a lot about the area and in particular their wines

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