Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano
Percarlo Sangiovese 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 22 months in 225-litre and 500-litre French oak barrels (Allier, Nevers) and 30 hl casks. Bottle ageing: 15 months. |
- Grape variety and style: Organic red wine made from 100% Sangiovese, Toscana IGT
- Aromatic profile: Notes of cherry, wild berries, violet, tobacco and delicate spices
- Vinification: Fermentation and maceration for 30–35 days in enamelled cement tanks
- Ageing: Matured for 22 months in French oak followed by 15 months in bottle
- Pairings: Decant for one hour; ideal with ragù, roasts, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Percarlo by San Giusto a Rentennano is an organic red wine made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Recognised under the typical geographical indication of Tuscany, it displays a ruby colour and clear aromas of cherry, wild berries, violet and tobacco. On the palate, it is rich, with smooth tannins and a vibrant freshness that ensure a long and well-defined finish. Its dense structure enhances pairings with pasta dishes with ragù, roasts, game and mature cheeses. It is advisable to decant for one hour to fully appreciate its complex aromatic profile.
Where it comes from
This Sangiovese originates from the vineyards of the estate located near Monti in Chianti, Tuscany, at an average altitude of 270 metres. The vine roots grow in Pliocene soils, composed of sands and tuff pebbles with deep layers of clay beneath. Part of the soils consists of galestro and alberese, while in the Corsignano vineyard, clay marls predominate. The significant pedological variability of the site gives the grapes extraordinary concentration, outlining an authentic territorial expression that is reflected in the remarkable ageing potential of this Tuscan red.
How it is produced
Production begins with careful manual selection, bunch by bunch, in the best plots, where yields are very low and the fruit is harvested slightly overripe. Fermentation and maceration last for 30-35 days in enamelled cement vats, oak vats and steel containers. Ageing continues for 20-22 months in French oak barrels, which are essential for imparting elegance and defining the density of the wine. The wine then rests in the bottle for a further 15 months, thus consolidating its solid structure and innate suitability for ageing.
History and Curiosities
Percarlo is the ultimate expression of pure Sangiovese crafted by Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano. The result of a meticulous selection of bunches from the estate’s finest vineyards, characterised by Pliocene soils, this wine is made from grapes harvested at slight overripeness to maximise concentration. It is an organic red ideal for long ageing, maturing for 22 months in French oak and refining for a further 15 months in bottle. Celebrated with 97 points from Vinous, it expresses the authentic soul of the region in the glass with timeless elegance.
Awards
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2022
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1905
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 31
| Name | San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo Sangiovese 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Percarlo is the ultimate expression of pure Sangiovese crafted by Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano. The result of a meticulous selection of bunches from the estate’s finest vineyards, characterised by Pliocene soils, this wine is made from grapes harvested at slight overripeness to maximise concentration. It is an organic red ideal for long ageing, maturing for 22 months in French oak and refining for a further 15 months in bottle. Celebrated with 97 points from Vinous, it expresses the authentic soul of the region in the glass with timeless elegance. |
| Origin | Near Monti in Chianti, Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Most of the vineyards destined for Percarlo are on soils of Pliocene origin with layers of sand and pebbles (tuff) 2–5 m deep, with underlying clay beds; to a lesser extent on galestro and alberese; the Corsignano vineyards are on more clayey soils. |
| Harvest | 26-29 September |
| Fermentation | 30–35 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in enamelled cement tanks for 30–35 days, with ageing in French oak barrels. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration take place in enamelled cement tanks and last for up to 30-35 days. |
| Aging | 22 months in 225-litre and 500-litre French oak barrels (Allier, Nevers) and 30 hl casks. Bottle ageing: 15 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.35 gr/L |
| PH | 3.33 |
| Dry extract | 33.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |