Perazzeta, Rita Sangiovese Riserva D.O.C.
(REE-tah sahn-jo-VAY-zay ree-ZAYR-vah)

Tasting Notes: From Alessandro Bocci, one of Toscana’s greatest makers of olive oil and our wildly popular Rita Sangiovese comes his estate’s reserve wine, Rita Riserva–a truly remarkable achievement. With grapes that echo the richness and complexity of Montalcino (he is just yards away), and the powerful innovation of the Maremma, Bocci has made, we believe, his finest wine yet. Destined to be allocated every year, this is a powerhouse that will please even the toughest critics.

	Toscana, Italia. (Montenero d’Orcia) 7 hectares.		River stones. Chunks of quartz. Ancient, flaky shells.
	Perazzeta. (pay-raht-ZAY-tah)		Spurred Cordon. 4,980 vines/hectare. .75 bottle/plant yield.
	Alessandro Bocci. (ah-lay-SAHN-dro BOW-chee)		Fermentation in stainless steel for 28 days.
	100% Sangiovese.		1st passage French barriques.
	1.5 grams per liter.		18+ months in the barrel. 6 months in the bottle.
	5.9 grams per liter.		300 cases.
	13.5% by volume.		Lamb shank, salty cheeses, and pâté.