Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano
Percarlo Doppio Magnum 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 22 months in French oak barrels (Allier, Nevers) of 225 and 500 litres and in 30 hl casks; bottle ageing for 15 months |
- Identity: Organic red wine, 100% Sangiovese, Toscana IGT (San Giusto a Rentennano)
- Format: Double magnum, 3 litres, suitable for large gatherings and important occasions
- Aromas: Notes of cherry, wild berries and violet; hints of tobacco, rhubarb and spices
- Taste: Intense sip, soft tannins and lively freshness; persistent and complex finish
- Pairings and score: 97 points Vinous; decant for 1 hour; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Percarlo is an organic red wine that embodies the purity of Sangiovese. Visually, it displays an intense ruby red colour, introducing an aromatic bouquet of cherry, wild berries and violet, enriched by elegant notes of tobacco, rhubarb and spices. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping structure and a deep sip, supported by velvety tannins and a vibrant freshness, with a long and complex finish. Thanks to its elegant structure and predisposition for long ageing, this Tuscan wine pairs superbly with fine meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Sangiovese originates from the vineyards of San Giusto a Rentennano, located on the south-western slope at around two hundred and seventy metres above sea level, including the parcels of Corsignano. The character of the wine stems from the complex composition of the soils of Pliocene origin. The land features layers of sand and tuff pebbles on beds of clay, alternating with areas rich in galestro and alberese. The Corsignano vineyards benefit from a more clayey matrix; this pedological variety ensures a clear territorial expression, giving the wine a solid identity.
How it is produced
The process begins with the manual selection of grapes from the best vineyards, with low yields and a harvest that waits for full phenolic ripeness. Fermentation and maceration take place in enamelled cement vats, stainless steel and oak vats, with prolonged skin contact for over a month to extract the best tannic texture. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels for about two years, stabilising the organoleptic profile. The cycle concludes with a crucial rest in the bottle for fifteen months, which refines its balance and depth.
History and Curiosities
The Percarlo 2022 from San Giusto a Rentennano is an excellent Sangiovese IGT, produced from a meticulous selection of bunches with minimal yields of just 0.8 kg per vine. The grapes, harvested in over-ripeness, undergo a prolonged maceration of up to 35 days. After a slow maturation in oak and further ageing in the bottle, this exclusive Doppio Magnum three-litre format boasts an impressive 97 points from Vinous, confirming its strong identity and extraordinary capacity for long ageing.
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:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1905
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 31
| Name | San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo Doppio Magnum 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 3 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 The Percarlo 2022 from San Giusto a Rentennano is an excellent Sangiovese IGT, produced from a meticulous selection of bunches with minimal yields of just 0.8 kg per vine. The grapes, harvested in over-ripeness, undergo a prolonged maceration of up to 35 days. After a slow maturation in oak and further ageing in the bottle, this exclusive Doppio Magnum three-litre format boasts an impressive 97 points from Vinous, confirming its strong identity and extraordinary capacity for long ageing. |
| Origin | San Giusto a Rentennano, Tuscany (near Monti in Chianti) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly soils of Pliocene origin composed of layers of sand and pebbles (tuff) 2–5 m deep over clay beds; to a lesser extent on galestro and alberese; the Corsignano vineyards on more clayey soils. |
| Harvest | 26-29 September |
| Fermentation | Up to 30–35 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in enamelled cement tanks, stainless steel and oak vats, with prolonged maceration for up to 30–35 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in enamelled cement tanks, with prolonged maceration lasting up to 30–35 days; ageing in French oak for 20–22 months followed by further ageing in bottle for 15 months. |
| Aging | 22 months in French oak barrels (Allier, Nevers) of 225 and 500 litres and in 30 hl casks; bottle ageing for 15 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |