The 2013 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo IGT is a red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, hailing from the Tuscany region of Italy. This wine is known for its deep, dark appearance and complex aromatic profile, bottled with a cork closure and an alcohol content of 14%.
James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 97 points, noting its "so much violet and flowers on the nose with dark fruits and wet earth." He describes it as having a "full body, very structured and powerful with an intentional austerity forming the tannic backbone," likening it to a "powerful Brunello." Suckling emphasizes its "fantastic strength" and suggests that it will benefit from another "two or three years to soften."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, reviewed by Monica Larner, gave the 2013 Percarlo a score of 93. Larner describes it as a "pure expression of Sangiovese," highlighting its "plump and succulent" nature. She notes that the wine shows "almost too much ripeness," which is unexpected given the moderate and cooler conditions of the 2013 growing season. Despite this, Larner acknowledges that the wine is "undeniably well made and impeccably put together," with "soft aromas of blackberry jam, spice, and cherry liqueur." The alcohol content is perceptible, adding to the wine's rich profile.
Wine Spectator, on the other hand, rated the wine at 94 points. The review underscores the "fine purity to the cherry and currant fruit, along with tobacco, iron and stone flavors." It is described as "racy and tightly wound, with an assertive structure that takes over on the finish." The review also notes that the wine is "beginning to shut down" but remains "incisive" and "built to age," suggesting an optimal drinking period from 2022 through 2043.
In summary, the 2013 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo IGT is a robust and well-structured Sangiovese, praised for its complexity and aging potential. While it may currently exhibit a strong tannic backbone and ripe fruit profile, it promises to evolve beautifully over the coming years.