Wine list vinous San Giusto a Rentennano

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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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From Chianti Classico 2013 & 2012: The Luck of the Draw (Sep 2015)

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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