Tenuta Perano, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2021 ($24, Vintus)

Even a quick look at the label tells you that you have a winner with this wine. Frescobaldi is one of Italy’s top producers. Chianti Classico is as reliable a DOCG as you will find. And 2021 produced racy and balanced wines in throughout Tuscany. Indeed, the first whiff draws you in with beautiful aromatics whose mixture of red fruits and enticing herbal elements follow through on the palate. Bright and lively acidity makes this mid-weight beauty an ideal choice for hearty pasta or even roach chicken rather than a stand-alone aperitivo type wine. Mild tannins allow for immediate consumption.
90 Michael Apstein – Sep 24, 2025