Percarlo Sangiovese Magnum

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.