Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano
Percarlo Sangiovese 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 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 30 hl cask; bottle ageing: 15 months. |
- Magnum Format 1.5 L: suitable for important events and extended ageing in the cellar
- Alcohol content 15% vol: organic Tuscan Sangiovese IGT, intense structure
- Vinification in cement: 30–35 days maceration for greater extract and aromatic complexity
- Aged in French oak: 20–22 months plus 15 months in bottle, smooth tannins
- Vinous rating 97: notes of cherry and spices; pairs well with meats, cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Percarlo by San Giusto a Rentennano is an organic red wine that faithfully expresses the character of Sangiovese grown in Tuscany. With a bright ruby red colour, it reveals a deep bouquet of cherry and wild berries, enriched by notes of violet, rhubarb, fine spices and tobacco. On the palate, it has a rich and enveloping structure, with polished tannins and a fresh vein that ensures a long finish. Perfect for ageing, it is ideal with meat, cured meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards situated at around 270 metres above sea level, with a south-west exposure that favours optimal ripening. The vines sink their roots into Pliocene-origin soils, characterised by a deep layer of sands and tuff pebbles resting on compact clay banks. Some estate parcels benefit from the presence of galestro and alberese, while the soils in the Corsignano area are markedly more clayey. This valuable heterogeneity of soils gives the wine a solid structure and a clear territorial identity, maintaining a faithful and unmistakable expression of the characteristics of the production area.
How it is produced
The production process begins in the vineyard with a rigorous selection of bunches, from plants with extremely low yields, harvested at an advanced stage of ripeness to encourage maximum aromatic concentration. In the cellar, fermentation takes place with a prolonged maceration of up to thirty-five days in enamelled cement vats, with the possible integration of steel containers and wooden vats. The wine then matures in French oak barrels for almost two years, developing great depth and a remarkable dry extract. This careful ageing, completed by a final rest before release to the market, delivers a long-lived, dry and well-balanced red.
History and Curiosities
The Percarlo from Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano is a majestic Sangiovese Toscana IGT destined for long ageing, an authentic expression of soils rich in galestro. The grapes, meticulously selected cluster by cluster and harvested at advanced ripeness, impart unparalleled richness. After a prolonged maceration in cement and 22 months of maturation in French oak, the wine develops polished tannins and a vibrant freshness. Awarded 97 points by Vinous, this excellence in the prestigious Magnum format promises extraordinary evolution over time.
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 Sangiovese Magnum 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 1,50 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 from Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano is a majestic Sangiovese Toscana IGT destined for long ageing, an authentic expression of soils rich in galestro. The grapes, meticulously selected cluster by cluster and harvested at advanced ripeness, impart unparalleled richness. After a prolonged maceration in cement and 22 months of maturation in French oak, the wine develops polished tannins and a vibrant freshness. Awarded 97 points by Vinous, this excellence in the prestigious Magnum format promises extraordinary evolution over time. |
| Origin | San Giusto a Rentennano (Tuscany), including the vineyards of Corsignano near Monti in Chianti |
| Soil composition | Most of the vineyards destined for the production of Percarlo are situated on soils of Pliocene origin, formed by layers of sand and pebbles (tuff) from 2 to 5 metres deep, beneath which lie beds of clay. To a lesser extent, they are found on galestro and alberese soils on the south-west slope of the estate; the Corsignano vineyards, near Monti in Chianti, are instead located on decidedly more clayey soils. |
| Harvest | 26-29 settembre |
| Fermentation | Up to 30–35 days |
| Production technique | Fermentazione e macerazione in vasche di cemento smaltate |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration take place in enamelled cement tanks and last for up to 30-35 days. |
| Aging | 22 months in French oak barrels (Allier, Nevers) of 225 and 500 litres and 30 hl cask; bottle ageing: 15 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.35 gr/L |
| PH | 3.33 |
| Dry extract | 33.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |