The Wine
At the heart of the Chianti Classico region, in a natural, south-westerly facing amphitheatre with the perfect pedoclimatic conditions to ensure unique, high-quality wine, this Chianti Classico Riserva was born. In the commune of Gaiole in Chianti, in the 500 m high vineyards of the Perano Estate, the Sangiovese variety is found in one of its most elegant, character-rich forms. Made from grapes carefully picked by hand, the wine was aged in oak barrels for 24 months.
Winemaking
The story of this wine begins, first and foremost, in the vineyard, where the altitude, exposure and slope contribute to the elegance and expressiveness of the grapes. Once picked by hand and meticulously selected, these were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The frequent breaking of the cap ensured perfect polyphenolic extraction, resulting in a colour and structure typical of a Chianti Classico Riserva wine. The extended period spent ageing in wooden containers contributed to the structural intensity of this wine, further improved by the subsequent period spent in the bottle. After this, Tenuta Perano Riserva 2018 was ready for release.
Tasting notes
Tenuta Perano Riserva 2018 has a beautifully bright and intense ruby-red colour. The bouquet is complex with fruity notes and lightly spiced aromas at the end. The fruity notes include sour cherry, blueberry, raspberry and goji berry. Floral hints include sweet violet and rose hip. Tenuta Perano Riserva 2018 also boasts wonderful spiced notes, including liquorice and clove, accompanied by roasted aromas that developed when ageing. On the palate, it has a lovely acid-alcohol balance and noticeable yet velvety-smooth tannins.