2024 Il Palagio Roxanne Rosso

Roxanne... wife of Alexander the Great, the unrequited love of Cyrano de Bergerac, and the eponymous subject of one of Sting's earliest and most famous songs. And now a delicious IGT from Tuscany, which is part of the portfolio of widely acclaimed wines produced at Il Palagio.

Roxanne is a blend consisting mainly of Sangiovese. The grapes come from various locations in the provinces of Florence and Siena, at an altitude of approximately 200 meters. Maceration lasts about 10 days, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for five months, after which the wine ages for another 12 months in French oak barrels.

In the glass, the Roxanne has a deep ruby red color. On the nose, intense and fruity notes of ripe red fruit and sweet spices. Strong personality, harmonious structure, and well-complexed tannins, with a long finish. With a complex aroma of cherries, wild blackberries, and herbs, this is a versatile and very drinkable wine suitable to complement many dishes. The wine is a good accompaniment to red meat, spiced Pecorino cheese, and a Fiorentina steak.