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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2031.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, spice
Tua Rita's pure Sangiovese Suvereto DOCG, a coastal Maremma counterpoint to the Bordeaux-grape range.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Coastal Sangiovese with game ragu. -
Pici al ragu
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Hand-rolled pasta classic with Sangiovese. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Cheese acidity with red-cherry lift.
How to serve Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Pici al ragu, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tua Rita has bottled Perlato del Bosco continuously since 1992 from its coastal Sangiovese vineyards.
- 1992: First Perlato del Bosco vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tua Rita · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco
What does Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Tua Rita's pure Sangiovese Suvereto DOCG, a coastal Maremma counterpoint to the Bordeaux-grape range.
When should I drink Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco?
Drink 4 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pici al ragu and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Coastal Sangiovese with game ragu.
What grapes are in Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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