Peperino Toscana Rosso

A Tuscan red wine with a clear signature: Sangiovese structure meets Merlot melt, aged in barrique for eight months.

Teruzzi is one of the reliable addresses in Tuscany — the winery is located in San Gimignano and has made a name for itself over decades for structured red wines with an international profile. The Peperino is their classic Tuscany Rosso: accessible, but not arbitrary.

In the glass, it shows a mixture of dark cherry and red berries that come from the Sangiovese, complemented by the softer plum note of the Merlot portion. The eight-month barrique aging — predominantly used barrels, only ten percent new — places a subtle wood spice underneath without covering the fruit. The tannins are firm but well-integrated; the finish is medium-long with a slight spice.

• Food: Ribollita, pasta al ragù, grilled pork tenderloin, or medium-aged Pecorino
• Temperature: 16–18 °C