Description

Azienda Agricola Perazzeta is located in Montecucco: Tuscany’s last unexplored wine region. The DOC is located in the southern part of the Tuscany wine region, nestled between Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, and Scansano, of the eponymous Morellino di Scansano DOCG. The vineyards are directly opposite the Brunello hillside (which explains the similarities between the two regions in their microclimate) and are planted on the slope of Mount Amiata, a prehistoric volcano.

This little ‘family-affair’ (dad=winemaker; mum= administration; daughter=sales & marketing) is based in Montenero d’Orcia: a small hill-top medieval village (inhabited by a grand total of 253 souls) and surrounded by a patchwork of woods, olive groves, pastures, arable land and vineyards crossed by narrow, bumpy lanes.

A fantastic example of Sangiovese from Montecucco, made from a selection of grapes at optimal maturity; then aged for 12 months in Frech oak barrels.
Broad, dark and powerful with soft tannins and a long, luscious finish.

Decanting recommended. It matches stews, ragout pasta and steak. Drink at room temperature within 8 years.

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