Tolaini – PERLUI Cabernet Franc Toscana IGT

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Italy

Tuscany

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Red

The Facts

Origins Italy > Tuscany > Toscana IGT

Appellation Toscana IGT

Varietal Cabernet Franc

Cepage 100% Cabernet Franc

Winemaking Grapes are first selected during harvest in the vineyard and then by an optical sorter when they arrive at the winery. The bunches are destemmed and the whole berries are immediately placed in 100% new French oak open top barrels. Fermentation occurs with natural yeasts, and the must is kept in contact with the skins for 30 days.

Aging 100% new French barriques for 2 years and 2 years in bottle

Alcohol by Volume 14.5%

Annual Production 50 cases

Markets California

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The Character

Aromas Red tomatoes, green pepper, melted chocolate

Tasting Notes A full bodied wine with ripe fruit on the palate and a fresh, long backbone.

Selling Point PERLUI shows the excellence of the terroir at Tolaini.

Awards

2020 - 95pts James Suckling, 95pts Robert Parker, 95pts Wine Spectator, 94pts Vinous
2018 - 95pts James Suckling, 95pts Robert Parker, 95pts Wine Spectator, 94pts Vinous

Sustainability

2020 - Green Practicing, Natural Fermentation
2018 - Green Practicing, Natural Fermentation

The Story

PERLUI is a wine dedicated to Pier Luigi "Louie" Tolaini, the founder of Tolaini estate. His dream was to produce the best wine from this unique terroir. PERLUI, 100% Cabernet Franc, which was his favorite varietal, is the realization of this dream.
Vinification: The best Cabernet Franc vines are selected during the summer and carefully followed one by one during the ripening process. Grapes are first selected during harvest in the vineyard and then by an optical sorter when they arrive at the winery. The bunches are destemmed and the whole berries are immediately placed in 100% new French oak open top barrels. Fermentation occurs with natural yeasts, and the must is kept in contact with the skins for 30 days.
Maturation: The wine then ages in 100% new French barriques for 24 months, of which 6 months are on the fine lees. The wine is then bottled and rests another 24 months before release.

About Tolaini

Producer Story

In 1998 Pier Luigi returned to his native land of Italy to realize his lifelong dream of making exceptional Tuscan wines. For 22 years, Pier Luigi passionately crafted top-notch Tuscan wines in Castelnuovo Berardenga with his daughter Lia. Today, alongside her three children – Alex, Ali and Matteo – Lia continues Tolaini’s enduring legacy. In 2023, the estate received organic certification and operates today with a net-zero carbon footprint, underscoring the Tolaini family’s deep commitment to sustainability and responsible land stewardship.

Producer Story

In 1998 Pier Luigi returned to his native land of Italy to realize his lifelong dream of making exceptional Tuscan wines. For 22 years, Pier Luigi passionately crafted top-notch Tuscan wines in Castelnuovo Berardenga with his daughter Lia. Today, alongside her three children – Alex, Ali and Matteo – Lia continues Tolaini’s enduring legacy. In 2023, the estate received organic certification and operates today with a net-zero carbon footprint, underscoring the Tolaini family’s deep commitment to sustainability and responsible land stewardship.