93 Antonio Galloni - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2009 Perlato del Bosco is a stunner. Fresh delineated aromatics lead to layers of candied, expressive fruit. Silky tannins frame the explosive finish. In 2009 the blend is 60% Sangiovese – a touch higher than normal – and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020." 93 points - Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate

"Aromas of currants and blackberries, follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins, chocolate and vanilla. Soft and beautiful. Best after 2013." 91 points - James Suckling - JamesSuckling.com

WINE:
"Perlato del Bosco is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards around Suvereto. The grapes are harvested and vinified separately. Each year the blend is adjusted slightly to take advantage of vintage differences. The wine is aged for fifteen months in new French oak barriques before release."

"Opaque in color with purple reflections, Perlato del Bosco delivers tantalizing aromas of blackberry, currants, damson fruit, tea leaves and leather which continue to unfold on the palate. Rich and full-bodied, this enticing red is framed by fine-grained tannins and concludes with a long evolving finish of anise, violets and peppery spice. Try it with well-seasoned steak, game, pot roasts or other slow-cooked meals." -Importer

WINERY:
"Tua Rita is located in Suvereto, a small medieval town in the Tuscan province of Livorno, on the coast south of Bolgheri. Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio Bisti bought the property in 1984 and planted it with Cabernet and Merlot. They later purchased an additional 17.5 acres of land, bringing the total estate to 55 acres, of which about 45 are planted with vines. The winery lies at just 300 feet above sea level, on a clayey, silty soil."

"Luca D'Attoma is the winemaker at the estate. Yields are kept to a minimum to ensure concentration of flavors. The estate's total annual production is currently just 3,400 cases." -Importer

This was also rated 88 points in the Wine Spectator.