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San Giusto a Rentennano, Percarlo Sangiovese Toscana 2016
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The iconic San Giusto a Rentennano 2016 Percarlo is a gorgeous expression, opening slowly to reveal black fruit, blue flowers, lilac, honey, potting soil and a touch of fragrant porcino mushroom. These are stunning results, with a soft and contoured mouthfeel followed by elegant tannins, balanced acidity and a long finish that wraps over the palate with silky intensity. Keep the wine in your cellar for a few more years, allowing it to take on extra complexity and volume. In a sense, Percarlo transcends Sangiovese. Not only does it deliver the classic characteristics of the variety, it does so with a touch of magic, transforming the grape into an ethereal and soulful expression of Tuscany.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2016 Percarlo captures all of the beauty it has always shown in the cellar. Pliant, silky and exceptionally polished, the 2016 simply has it all. Freshly cut flowers, rose petal, mint, spice and blood orange add striking aromatic nuance to a core of brilliant Sangiovese fruit. Powerful and ample, with superb aromatic lift, the 2016 Percarlo is exceptionally beautiful and moving from the very first taste. A whole range of floral and mineral notes extend the finish effortless. The tannins need time to soften, so readers should plan on at least a few years of cellaring. In a word: compelling.
About the Producer
San Giusto a Rentennano is a family-run winery located in the Tuscany wine region of Italy, now owned by the Martini di Cigala family. Family) is responsible for management. The name "San Giusto" comes from the Etruscan people in Italy. During the Middle Ages, Chateau San Giusto was a convent where nuns lived, so it was called "San Giusto alle Monache". In 1204, the Florentines fortified the winery, making it the border between Florence and Siena. Today, the grounds of the winery still stand part of the remaining city walls, while the other part has sunk to become a wine cellar for aging. In 1914, the Martini de Chigala family became the current owners of the winery through a marriage to the previous owner. Descendants of the family still manage San Giusto Winery today. In 1999, the winery hired Attilio Pagli as winemaking consultant. The San Giusto winery covers an area of 160 hectares and is 270 meters above sea level. From the winery, you can see the Arbia river extending to the farthest southern tip of the Chianti Classico region. Among them, the vineyard area is 31 hectares. In addition, the estate of the winery is also planted with olive trees, woods and pastures. The soil of the vineyard is varied, the main components are sand, clay, limestone, volcanic ash and terracotta, the soil is alkaline and rich in calcium ions. At the same time, the temperature difference between day and night in the vineyard is significant, and the temperature is higher during the grape harvesting season. These conditions are conducive to the production of ripe, high-quality grapes with intense flavours. The winery adopts an organic planting model to strictly manage the vineyard, and most of the vineyard work is manually operated. After the grapes are ripe, the winery conducts green hand harvesting of the grapes. Since its establishment, San Giusto Winery has been committed to producing high-quality wines with Tuscan terroir characteristics. The wines that have been officially released include Percarlo Sangiovese, La Ricolma Merlot and Le Baroncole, etc., which are well received by consumers. favorite.
