WINE OVERVIEW
A well-structured, elegant blend that showcases beautiful acidity reflective of its remote, steep hillside vineyard on the Etruscan Coast. It seamlessly combines Sangiovese, the lifeblood of central Italian viticulture, with the international varietals that brought this part of Tuscany to fame decades ago.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with intense complexity. Filled with aromas of ripe red and small black fruit, cassis, chocolate and spicy vanilla oak. A long, well-defined finish.
Food Pairing
A delicious pairing with grilled meats, hard cheeses, lasagna or pastas with red sauce.
Tech Details
Vineyard Site Details: The vineyards are located in Riparbella on the Etruscan Coast of Tuscany, 12 miles north of Bolgheri and 4 miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The vines face east, catching the morning sun, while sea breezes from the west keep the grapes cool and fresh.
Soils: The composition of the Urlari soil is uniform, approximately equal parts clay, sand and limestone.
Fermentation: Pervale is fermented in stainless steel, very slowly, at low temperatures. Macerations last about three weeks, with daily pump overs and cap submersions that decrease toward the end of fermentation. Great care is taken to maintain gentle pressing when the wine moves to barrel for aging.
Aging: The wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in a mix of low and medium toast barriques. They never use more than a quarter new wood, and the rest are second and third use, which are cycled out after the third year.
- Varietal Composition:
- 30% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 5% Alicante Bouschet
- Avg Elevation:
- 750 feet
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Size:
- 12/750ml
- UPC Code:
- 736040526629
