100pts Vinous

The 2020 Percarlo is a wine of nearly indescribable finesse and nuance. All the elements are so well balanced. In 2020, Percarlo is wonderfully understated, with mind-blowing balance and barely no perception of tannin. I don’t remember ever tasting a Percarlo with this much linear energy, tension and focus. The clean, mineral-drenched finish is unforgettable. The 2020 is, quite simply, spectacular. 

96pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The organic San Giusto a Rentennano 2020 Percarlo is born in a vintage of power, concentration and dark fruit flavors. All of these elements are delivered here, and as always, the wine shows impeccable Sangiovese balance with a spotlight on primary fruit, integrated tannins and bright acidity. The alcohol is high at 15%. In fact, the wine tastes young, and that's not something you can say of most of the other releases from the 2020 vintage. This expression, however, still holds back just a bit and consequently promises an excellent cellar-aging evolution.

95pts Wine Spectator

The aromas of vanilla and toasty new oak are more prominent than the flavors, where the black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit shines. Elements of iron, tobacco and wild herbs add complexity. Nonetheless, there are beefy tannins to be resolved, while the lingering finish promises fine evolution.

Tasting Notes

The 2020 vintage opens with aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plum, seamlessly interwoven with earthy notes of tobacco, leather, and a hint of herbs. On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm tannins that provide structure, while the acidity lifts the rich fruit and adds freshness. The finish is long and complex, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and an earthy minerality that reflects the terroir.

This wine is ideal for pairing with roasted meats, braised lamb, or rich pasta dishes. While it is already a beautiful expression of Tuscany’s potential, its structure suggests it will evolve beautifully with time. San Giusto a Rentennano’s “Percarlo” 2020 captures the depth, power, and refinement that make Tuscany’s top-tier reds so exceptional.

About the Wine

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, San Giusto a Rentennano’s 2020 “Percarlo” IGT Toscana is a remarkable expression of Sangiovese, crafted from the estate’s best vineyard plots. Known for its high-altitude, clay-limestone soils, the estate imparts an elegance and complexity to the wine, making it a standout in Tuscany’s competitive landscape.

About the Winery

San Giusto a Rentennano (a name of Etruscan origin) overlooks the upper Arbia River in the southernmost part of the Chianti Classico region. An ancient Cistercian monastery (hence its name, San Giusto alle Monache), later an indomitable fortress, it was marked, according to a 1204 treaty, as the border between the counties of Siena and Florence. Of the castle, the Guelph battlements of the surrounding wall , the massive barbican walls, and the underground cellars remain, still used today for aging wines in barrels. Owned by the Martini di Cigala family since 1914, it is now owned by siblings Anna, Lucia, Elisabetta, Francesco, Alessandro, and Luca.

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