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Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Riserva Chianti Classico 2018 Wine Review

Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Riserva Chianti Classico 2018

Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Riserva Chianti Classico 2018

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $36.95

Drink: 2024-2030

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Frescobaldi

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

From Frescobaldi, Tenuta Perano Riserva 2018 Chianti Classico is a dry, full-bodied, aromatic Italian red wine produced from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot wine grapes. Juicy with blackberry and blueberry, red berry, anise and cardamon spice with notes of leather and sweet dried tobacco flavours, this riserva is juicy and intense on the palate with velvety tannins. Drink through 2030.

Chianti Classico food pairings: meaty lasagne, mushroom risotto, pasta Bolognese.

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This Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Riserva Chianti Classico 2018 was reviewed on September 21, 2024 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

95 % Sangiovese and 5 % Merlot from Tenuta Perano’s high altitude vineyards shaped like a natural amphitheater in the heart of Chianti Classico. The nose shows plum, black cherry, chocolate, graphite, sandalwood, Olive, black tea, and leather.
Medium-full bodied, refreshing, with savoury dark fruit, earthy character and dusty fine tannins on the long finish. Enjoy with mushroom risotto or Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Tasted October 2024. 93 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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