Ratings
Robert Parker 95 · James Suckling 96 · Wine Enthusiast 91 · Falstaff 94 · Luca Maroni 92
Awards
Multiple awards and high scores including Robert Parker 95 · James Suckling 96 · Falstaff 94
Identity
| Producer | Frescobaldi |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Gran Selezione |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense ruby red with garnet reflections |
| Aroma | Intense notes of ripe cherry, withered rose, tobacco, spices, small red berries, floral hints, vanilla, and noble wood |
| Palate | Deep, harmonious, persistent palate with velvety tannins, rich fruit, balanced acidity, and mineral finish |
| Finish | Pleasantly fresh, very persistent finish with mineral and balsamic notes |
| Food Pairing | Game meat, red meats, roast meats, stewed meats, aged cheeses, mixed cold cuts |
| Aging Potential | Great longevity, ideal for aging up to 14 years or more |
| Serving Glassware | Wide goblet with a long stem |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.00 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with long maceration; aging for 36 months in oak barrels and barriques, followed by extended bottle aging |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with long maceration and delicate remontage |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 500 m |
| Soil | Soils rich in skeleton and galestro |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand harvesting with careful selection of grapes |
Interesting facts
| Maximum expression of Tenuta Perano; produced from pure Sangiovese in a single terraced vineyard at 500 meters altitude; low yields and exceptional grape quality; long aging process for complexity and elegance |