Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: mineral, iron, rosemary, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: deep ruby, dark reflections, decisive dark fruit, full, long structure
Armaleo blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc into an Umbria Rosso IGT, deep ruby with mineral, iron and rosemary notes.
What it pairs with
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Pork-based preparations
The producer's own suggested pairing for this structured red. -
Roast red meat
Firm tannin suits a substantial roast. -
Aged cheeses
A structured red for a firm, aged cheese.
History
Armaleo is Palazzone's Bordeaux-variety red, grown alongside the estate's Orvieto whites.
Facts
- Producer
- Palazzone · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Classification
- Umbria Rosso IGT
- Oak
- Traditional cellar ageing for a structured red
- Price
- EUR18-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-10 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Armaleo
What does Armaleo taste like?
Armaleo blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc into an Umbria Rosso IGT, deep ruby with mineral, iron and rosemary notes.
When should I drink Armaleo?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 5-10 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Armaleo?
Best with Pork-based preparations and Roast red meat and Aged cheeses.