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San Giusto a Rentennano Readers are much more likely to find proprietor Luca Martini di
San Giusto a Rentennano 2007 Vin San Giusto
Cigala in the vineyard than in the cellar. That, in its truest essence, is what San Giusto is all about. Artisan wines that
Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
reflect the vigneron culture, Tuscan style. The transformation at
Sweet White wine from Italy
San Giusto over the last few years has been nothing short of
Drinking window: 2015 - 2026
vineyards and refine his approach in the cellar. Small French
remarkable. Martini di Cigala continues to develop new oak barrels have pretty much been eliminated in favor of 500L
The 2006 Vin San Giusto is simply exquisite. Dried figs, burnt sugar, smoke,
and 30 and 40HL casks, which is allowing the extraordinary
anise and wild flowers all flesh out as this suave, polished sweet wine
purity of these sites to come through like never before. The
show off its considerable personality. Despite a whopping 430 grams of
2013s, which I tasted from barrel, are shaping up to be
residual sugar, the 2006 manages to remain weightless and gracious
spectacular. But the 2012s, from a decidedly inferior vintage,
throughout. To be sure, the Vin San Giusto will appeal most to readers
aren't that far behind the pace. In many ways, it is the 2012s
who enjoy overt sweet wines. There is plenty to like here, including the
that show just how a high level San Giusto is at today. These are
wine's fabulous overall balance.
no longer among the most profound wines in Tuscany or Italy, for that matter. San Giusto is world-class. It's as simple as that. Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2015
Grape/Blend 93% Malvasia, 7% trebbiano
Š 2015 Vinous Media
Release price $135.00 Cases Produced (12 bottles/case) 155
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San Giusto a Rentennano Readers are much more likely to find proprietor Luca Martini di
San Giusto a Rentennano 2012 La Ricolma
Cigala in the vineyard than in the cellar. That, in its truest essence, is what San Giusto is all about. Artisan wines that
Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
reflect the vigneron culture, Tuscan style. The transformation at
Red wine from Italy
San Giusto over the last few years has been nothing short of
Drinking window: 2021 - 2036
vineyards and refine his approach in the cellar. Small French
remarkable. Martini di Cigala continues to develop new oak barrels have pretty much been eliminated in favor of 500L
Another stunning wine, the 2012 La Ricolma (Merlot) captures all of the
and 30 and 40HL casks, which is allowing the extraordinary
best qualities of the vintage in its extraordinary harmony and balance. Inky
purity of these sites to come through like never before. The
and almost unctuous at this early stage in its life, the 2012 is utterly
2013s, which I tasted from barrel, are shaping up to be
captivating. Dark cherry jam, mocha, spice, mint licorice and incense all
spectacular. But the 2012s, from a decidedly inferior vintage,
open up in a Ricolma that is exotic, deeply expressive and beautifully
aren't that far behind the pace. In many ways, it is the 2012s
resonant through to the finish. At the same time, there is plenty of
that show just how a high level San Giusto is at today. These are
structural underpinning here. This is a tremendous showing from San
no longer among the most profound wines in Tuscany or Italy,
Giusto.
for that matter. San Giusto is world-class. It's as simple as that. Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2015 Š 2015 Vinous Media
Grape/Blend Merlot Release price $150.00 Cases Produced (12 bottles/case) 329
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San Giusto a Rentennano Readers are much more likely to find proprietor Luca Martini di
San Giusto a Rentennano 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baroncole
Cigala in the vineyard than in the cellar. That, in its truest essence, is what San Giusto is all about. Artisan wines that reflect the vigneron culture, Tuscan style. The transformation at
Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
San Giusto over the last few years has been nothing short of
Red wine from Italy
remarkable. Martini di Cigala continues to develop new
Drinking window: 2020 - 2032
oak barrels have pretty much been eliminated in favor of 500L
vineyards and refine his approach in the cellar. Small French and 30 and 40HL casks, which is allowing the extraordinary
The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baroncole is deep, powerful and
purity of these sites to come through like never before. The
concentrated, with a demi-glace level of textural unctuousness that is
2013s, which I tasted from barrel, are shaping up to be
impossible to miss. Black cherry jam, soy, exotic spices and crushed rose
spectacular. But the 2012s, from a decidedly inferior vintage,
petals blossom effortlessly in the glass. The style is dark and built in a core
aren't that far behind the pace. In many ways, it is the 2012s
of gravitas, yet all the elements are in the right place. In the past, the
that show just how a high level San Giusto is at today. These are
Baroncole has been dominated by new French oak. The move to 500-liter
no longer among the most profound wines in Tuscany or Italy,
barrels has done wonders for this wine. In fact, the 2012 is one of the most
for that matter. San Giusto is world-class. It's as simple as that.
deeply satisfying young Baroncoles I can remember tasting, Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2015
Grape/Blend 97% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo Release price
Š 2015 Vinous Media
$56.00 Cases Produced (12 bottles/case) 992
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San Giusto a Rentennano Readers are much more likely to find proprietor Luca Martini di
San Giusto a Rentennano 2012 Percarlo
Cigala in the vineyard than in the cellar. That, in its truest essence, is what San Giusto is all about. Artisan wines that
Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
reflect the vigneron culture, Tuscan style. The transformation at
Red wine from Italy
San Giusto over the last few years has been nothing short of
Drinking window: 2017 - 2032
vineyards and refine his approach in the cellar. Small French
remarkable. Martini di Cigala continues to develop new oak barrels have pretty much been eliminated in favor of 500L
One of the highlights of the vintage, the 2012 Percarlo boasts striking
and 30 and 40HL casks, which is allowing the extraordinary
depth and nuance. All of the richness and intensity of the vintage is
purity of these sites to come through like never before. The
present, but there is a crystalline purity to the 2012 that is impossible to
2013s, which I tasted from barrel, are shaping up to be
miss. Crushed flowers, sweet red berries, mint and brisk saline notes wrap
spectacular. But the 2012s, from a decidedly inferior vintage,
around the striking, deeply expressive finish. The 2012 is perhaps not as
aren't that far behind the pace. In many ways, it is the 2012s
explosive or concentrated as Percarlo can be, but instead there is an
that show just how a high level San Giusto is at today. These are
element of translucence in the fruit that is incredibly inviting. My
no longer among the most profound wines in Tuscany or Italy,
impression is that the 2012 will develop along the lines of some of the
for that matter. San Giusto is world-class. It's as simple as that.
more finessed Percarlos in the estate's history. What a gorgeous wine this is.
Grape/Blend Sangiovese
Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2015
Release price $120.00
Š 2015 Vinous Media
Cases Produced (12 bottles/case) 1279
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San Giusto a Rentennano Readers are much more likely to find proprietor Luca Martini di
San Giusto a Rentennano 2013 Chianti Classico
Cigala in the vineyard than in the cellar. That, in its truest essence, is what San Giusto is all about. Artisan wines that
Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
reflect the vigneron culture, Tuscan style. The transformation at
Red wine from Italy
San Giusto over the last few years has been nothing short of
Drinking window: 2018 - 2033
vineyards and refine his approach in the cellar. Small French
remarkable. Martini di Cigala continues to develop new oak barrels have pretty much been eliminated in favor of 500L
A wine of extraordinary elegance, the 2013 Chianti Classico will give
and 30 and 40HL casks, which is allowing the extraordinary
readers a good look at what is in store for the best wines of the year.
purity of these sites to come through like never before. The
Translucent and weightless in the glass, the 2013 exudes finesse. Sweet
2013s, which I tasted from barrel, are shaping up to be
red cherry, hard candy, tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and new leather
spectacular. But the 2012s, from a decidedly inferior vintage,
are some of the nuances that grace the exquisite finish. Readers should
aren't that far behind the pace. In many ways, it is the 2012s
not miss this exceptional Chianti Classico from San Giusto a Rentennano.
that show just how a high level San Giusto is at today. These are
The 2013 will be even better in a few years, once the tannins soften a
no longer among the most profound wines in Tuscany or Italy,
touch.
for that matter. San Giusto is world-class. It's as simple as that. Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2015 Š 2015 Vinous Media
Grape/Blend 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Release price $29.00 Cases Produced (12 bottles/case) 3072