San Giusto a Rentennano

Rosso Toscana IGT - Percarlo - San Giusto a Rentennano 2022

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer San Giusto a Rentennano
Name Rosso Toscana IGT
Variety Sangiovese
Vintage 2022
Gradation 15.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Ripe red fruit, spices, licorice, cloves
Vinification method Fermentation and maceration in enameled cement tanks for 30-35 days
Region Tuscany
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 22 months in French oak barrels and tonneaux, 18 months in bottle
Type of cask French oak barrels and tonneaux
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5 years from harvest
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses

This red from the renowned Cantina San Giusto in Rentennano is an authentic oenological masterpiece that captures the soul of Tuscany in every sip. This exceptional wine is the result of a careful selection of grapes, 100% Sangiovese, with fermentation and maceration in enamelled concrete tanks and a long refinement in French oak barrels.

Despite the diversity between vintages, the Percarlo maintains some constant characteristics that give it a distinctive and recognizable identity.

It has an intense and brilliant ruby ​​color, inviting you on an extraordinary sensorial journey. As for the aroma, it welcomes with a rich bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, accompanied by floral notes and a delicate spicy nuance. On the palate, this wine is enveloping, elegant and has a complex structure. The tannins are silky, the acidity lively and the persistence surprising.

Perfect to enjoy with red meats, pasta dishes and mature cheeses, this long-aging wine is an ideal choice for those seeking Tuscan excellence in a bottle. 


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How to serve

Glass:

Wide opening goblet

Serve to:

17-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 5/15 years

Production area


Tuscany

The winery

San Giusto a Rentennano – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of San Giusto a Rentennano.

Farm and winery located in Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), known for its Chianti Classico and for its signature Sangiovese (Percarlo). Practices organic farming and produces wine exclusively from estate-grown grapes. (https://www.fattoriasangiusto.it/en/)
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot, Malvasia, Trebbiano
Winery certified in organic agriculture, producing wines exclusively from estate-grown grapes. Percarlo: flagship wine, 100% Sangiovese, hand-selected from the finest grapes. Chianti Classico: blend 95% Sangiovese / 5% Canaiolo; traditional production with aging in barrels and tonneaux. Le Baròncole: Chianti Classico Riserva. Vin San Giusto: white passito wine made from Malvasia and Trebbiano.
Winery history
The estate occupies a complex of medieval origin and still has underground cellars in use for aging. The property has belonged to the Martini di Cigala family since 1914; today it is managed by family members.
Production philosophy
Production centered on terroir-driven wines made from estate-grown grapes, with hands-on vineyard practices and a focus on sustainability: certified organic farming, green thinning to promote ripening, and winemaking attentive to the character of Sangiovese.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in the southern part of the Chianti Classico area, in the Arbia valley. The vineyards lie at around 270 m above sea level on soils with Pleistocene stratigraphy.
Awards and recognitions
The 2016 Chianti Classico from San Giusto a Rentennano was ranked No. 3 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2019.

Official Awards

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