Tenuta di Trinoro 'Palazzi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2022

“Palazzi” Toscana IGT 2022 is a pure Merlot that’s rich, polished, and expressive. The 2022 shows ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry layered with cocoa, graphite, and subtle spice. Full‑bodied yet supple, with velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish, it’s opulent without feeling heavy. Approachable young thanks to its texture, but built to age beautifully.

"This is a lovely Merlot from a hot vintage that walks a fine line by showing the elegant side of the grape without the excessive ripeness you might expect. The Tenuta di Trinoro 2022 Palazzi delivers a big pleasure factor—in the best Merlot tradition—with a molten combination of sweet cherry and spice. The tannins are soft, and this full-bodied Tuscan red is textured and rich. The high alcohol content measures 15.5%, but that heat is hidden well within. This 1,235-bottle release is born in areas of clay and sand with lots of rocks at a cooling 450 to 600 meters in elevation." Wine Advocate 95