The Wine
Perlato del Bosco is the result of a particularly encoraging vintage that delivered a regular maturation of our grapes in a timely manner. The winemaking process took place in a “tino troncoconico di rovere” (conical oak vats) for 6 months and then 10 months in barriques. The vintage defines the typical characteristics of Sangiovese from the coast: fresh and classical notes of “Macchia Mediterranea” that make this wine special for its territoriality.
The good acidicty makes this wine easy to drink young but also suitable for aging.
Perlato del Bosco is made entirely with Sangiovese from estate vineyards in Suvereto. The grapes are harvested and vinified in stainless steel before being aged for 12 months in a combination of French oak barriques and large barrels.
Vineyards and Winemaking
Production area/appellation: Toscana IGT
Vineyard size: 63
Soil composition: Clay and Pebbly
Training method: Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation: 330 feet
Varietal composition: 100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation: 10 days
Fermentation temperature: 64-79 °F
Maceration technique: Pumpovers
Length of maceration: 25-30 days
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Type of aging container: Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container: 225 L and 5,000 L
Age of aging container: Two-Three years
Type of oak: French
Length of aging before bottling: 12 months
Length of bottle aging: 6 months
Total SO2: 65 mg/L
Tasting notes
Concentrated, dense, nearly opaque purple in color, Perlato del Bosco delivers tantalizing aromas of blackberries, black cherries, currants, ripe plums, tea leaves, exotic spices, and leather. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, this wine's enticing fruit flavors are accompanied by notes of anise, violets, and peppery spice, all of which are framed by fine grained tannins.