Description
In 1969 the Dubini family bought the Palazzone estate, which was constructed at the bidding of Pope Boniface VIII as a hostel for pilgrims on their way to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of 1300. After a painstaking restoration of the noble architecture, Palazzone—now a picturesque boutique hotel—sits perched on a hilly stretch of land adjacent to Rocca Ripesena, with superb views of Orvieto on its majestic crag. It was here that Angelo Dubini decided to plant 25 hectares of vines, selecting varieties that he expected would make wine of great complexity and character. In 1982 his two sons, Giovanni and Lodovico, made the first small vintage from their grapes. In 1988 the harvest was sufficient to justify the construction of a winery to process the grapes and to actually sell the wines under the Palazzone label. Today, Giovanni Dubini runs his family estate with a firm but light touch, conscious of his role as a steward of the soil, and tending the vineyards organically.
First produced in 1984, Palazzone’s Terre Vineate is named after the medieval quarter in which the vineyard is situated. The 2023 bottling is a blend of 50% Procanico, 30 Grechetto and 20% Verdello + Malvasia. The grapes were destemmed before being gently pressed. The resulting juice was fermented for 20 days at a controlled temperature in stainless-steel casks.
Golden straw color. Vibrant aromas of ripe apple, pear, summer melon, citrus and chalky mineral. The palate follows suit with flavors of honeydew, green plum, lemon and citrus zest. Delicate texture with juicy acidity and a long, mineral finish. Balanced and fresh, beautiful on its own, but ideally suited for a wide range of cuisines.
