Cesanese 'Rubillo', Principe Pallavicini 2024 Grape variety_Malbec then ripe stone fruit and

then ripe stone fruit and a vibrant zesty finish

in quite a dry

This is a very fine example of a still underrated grape variety

using grapes not destined for the more pretigious Rossi di Montalcino and Brunello

Cesanese 'Rubillo', Principe Pallavicini 2024 Grape variety_Malbec then ripe stone fruit andThe historic Pallavicini family own a splendid Palazzo on the Quirinal Hill in Rome as well as the Tenuta di Colonna in Castelli Romana southeast of Rome, with 60 hectares of vineyards mostly on fertile volcanic soils. The winery is built over an ancient Roman cistern and aqueduct but winemaker Marco Cerqua makes these otherwise traditional wines in a vibrant, modern style. The Cesanese is softly scented with ripe red fruits and warm spice, then juicy