Marchesi Frescobaldi has released the Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico DOCG 2023, making the new vintage available across international markets as of late May 2026. The wine comes from the estate's vineyards situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone in Gaiole in Chianti, a sub-region known for its elevation and cooler growing conditions that lend structure and aromatic precision to Sangiovese.
For beverage directors and sommeliers building Italian wine programs, the release represents a timely addition heading into the second half of the year. Tenuta Perano has positioned itself as an expression of altitude-driven terroir within the broader Frescobaldi portfolio, and the 2023 vintage continues that house focus on elegance and vibrant Sangiovese character. Operators who have found success with Chianti Classico on by-the-glass or curated bottle lists will want to evaluate this release ahead of fall menu refreshes.
Frescobaldi is one of Tuscany's most storied wine dynasties, with a portfolio spanning multiple Denominazioni di Origine Controllata e Garantita appellations across central Italy. The Tenuta Perano estate, located in Gaiole in Chianti, has been a dedicated vehicle for the family's interpretation of Chianti Classico DOCG standards, emphasizing single-estate provenance at a time when diners are increasingly attentive to wine origin stories.
The 2023 growing season across Tuscany was broadly characterized by warm days balanced by cooler nights, conditions that tend to preserve acidity — a quality that makes structured Sangiovese particularly food-friendly and well-suited to the table-wine programs that drive beverage revenue in full-service restaurants. For more context on how Italian appellations are performing on U.S. restaurant lists, see our beverage industry analysis. Operators tracking broader Italian import trends can also find useful data in our ongoing restaurants and wine program coverage.
For hospitality professionals sourcing through distributors, availability will vary by market, and importers handling the Frescobaldi portfolio should be the first point of contact for pricing and allocation details.
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