Tasting Notes: In the fulfillment of a dream, Alessandro Bocci from Perazzeta was able to procure a small plot of prime vineyard land just across the road from his estate, in Montalcino. The vines are too young to make Brunello, but are already producing wonderful fruit–absolutely perfect for a world-class Rosé. Made by Alessandro and his daughter, Sara, this beautiful rosato <br />delivers unexpected power and delineation. Yes, it has richness. Yes, it is bold. But it is flinty and beautiful, and never heavy in the mouth.
| 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. |
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| Alessandro Bocci. (ah-lay-SAHN-dro BOW-chee) |
Contact with the skins for 12 hours. Malolactic in stainless steel tanks for 20 days. | ||
| 100% Sangiovese. | No barrel aging. | ||
| 1.8 grams per liter. | 1 month in the bottle. | ||
| 5.7 grams per liter. | 200 cases. | ||
| 13.9% by volume. | Fresh heirloom tomatoes, scampi, ricotta ravioli, and calamari. |