Di Arceno Il Fauno di Arcanum 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Di Arceno
Label Name:
 
Il Fauno di Arcanum
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Toscana IGT)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critically well-received: James Suckling 93, Wine Spectator 93, Jeb Dunnuck 93; Decanter ~91

Tasting Note
Aromatic and powerful: violet and rose petals with ripe plum, black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice. Full-bodied, with fine dusty tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy finish marked by cedar, tobacco and white pepper.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted lamb, aged steak, braised beef, game, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, teriyaki beef, Japanese yakiniku.

Production Method
Bordeaux‑style fermentation and ageing 10–12 months in French oak barrels (barriques). Typical modern vinification for IGT blends.

Vineyard Info
Tenuta di Arceno is a historic Tuscan estate (Jackson Family Wines ownership since 1994), producing IGT Bordeaux-style blends alongside Chianti Classico wines.