Peperino Rosso Toscana IGT - Teruzzi

Peperino Rosso Toscana IGT - TeruzziThe Peperino Rosso Toscana, crafted by Teruzzi from Tuscany, displays a luminous, ruby-red color in the swirling glass. On the nose, this Teruzzi red wine reveals a variety of black cherries, black currants, plums, blueberries, and mulberries. As if that weren't impressive enough, additional aromas such as toasted barrique, oak wood, and cigar box notes develop through aging in large oak barrels. On the palate, the Peperino Rosso Toscana from Teruzzi presents itself wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven, and well-balanced. It is dry and very dry. This red wine belongs to the second group, as it was bottled with only 1.3 g of residual sugar. In the mouth, this balanced red wine features an incredibly dense texture. Its lively fruit acidity makes the Peperino Rosso Toscana taste exceptionally fresh and vibrant. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Tuscany wine region, specifically Toscana IGT, impresses with a good finish. The aftertaste is further complemented by mineral notes from the soils dominated by clay and sand. Vinification of Teruzzi Peperino Rosso Toscana The starting point for the first-class and wonderfully balanced blend Peperino Rosso Toscana by Teruzzi are Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. In Tuscany, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils rich in clay and sand. After harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and large wood barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the Peperino Rosso Toscana can further harmonize on fine lees for 2 months. Food pairing recommendations for Teruzzi Peperino Rosso Toscana Pairs well with braised chicken in red wine, veal saddle with beans and tomatoes, or baked sheep's cheese parcels. Awards for Peperino Rosso Toscana by Teruzzi In addition to a very good price-to-value ratio, this Teruzzi red wine has also received numerous awards, including medals. Specifically, for the 2018 vintage: Top 100 Weinwirtschaft Bibenda (Duemilavini) - 3 grapes Mundus Vini - Gold