2019 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo IGT

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 VN 97 WA 96 WS 96
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, January 2024

Taking a similarly dark ruby hue, the 2019 Percarlo is a little slower initially to reveal its aromas of candied raspberry, fresh leather, sweet earth, and polished cedar. Although it’s medium-bodied, it penetrates and...
VN 97

Vinous, July 2022

The 2019 Percarlo is a wine of reserve. There's terrific purity to the fruit and fine tannins for the year, but also a bit of firmness that needs time to resolve. Bright red-toned fruit, cedar, tobacco, licorice, blood...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023

One of the most celebrated expression of Sangiovese on the market today is the San Giusto a Rentennano 2019 Percarlo. This organic wine has a hint of extra ripeness or richness that transcends the bouquet. You feel as if...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, September 2023

A vibrant, finely knit red, featuring black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit accented by iron, wild herbs and spices. Taut and linear, with a silky texture, lingering finish and resonant tannins. Shows terrific energy...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
15%
Closure
Cork

The 2019 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo IGT Sangiovese is a celebrated red wine hailing from Tuscany, Italy. This wine, produced by San Giusto a Rentennano, is known for its exceptional quality and distinct character, which has garnered high praise from various wine critics.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2019 Percarlo a score of 96, highlighting its rich and opulent nature. The review notes that this organic wine exhibits "a hint of extra ripeness or richness that transcends the bouquet." The 2019 vintage is recognized for its "unique power and density," with an alcohol content of 15%. The reviewer, ML, emphasizes the wine's long drinking window, describing it as "one of the bigger and more opulent editions of Percarlo I have tasted."

Vinous also gave the 2019 Percarlo a high score of 97, praising its purity and fine tannins. The review mentions that the wine features "bright red-toned fruit, cedar, tobacco, licorice, blood orange, and spice," which opens nicely to complement the vibrant tannins. According to Vinous, the 2019 vintage will require several years to reach its peak, having spent 22 months in a combination of 30HL casks and 500L tonneau. The production for this vintage is noted to be down by about 25%.

Wine Spectator awarded the wine another impressive score of 96, describing it as "a vibrant, finely knit red" with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, accented by iron, wild herbs, and spices. The review highlights the wine's "taut and linear" nature, with a silky texture and resonant tannins. The wine is recommended to be best enjoyed from 2025 through 2045, with 1,375 cases made and 300 cases imported.

Jeb Dunnuck's review, also giving a score of 97, describes the 2019 Percarlo as having a "dark ruby hue" with aromas of candied raspberry, fresh leather, sweet earth, and polished cedar. The review by Audrey Frick notes that the wine is medium-bodied but penetrates the palate with pure fruit concentration, ripe tannins, and a long, elegant finish. The wine is expected to have serious longevity, with potential aging of 15 to 20 years.

In summary, the 2019 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo IGT Sangiovese is a highly esteemed wine with excellent reviews across the board. Its rich, opulent character, combined with vibrant tannins and a long, elegant finish, make it a standout Sangiovese from Tuscany.