2001 La Ricolma
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The 2001 La Ricolma is dense, powerful and explosive. Super-ripe black cherry fruit, chocolate, leather, spice and menthol all open up in the glass. The 2001 has quite a bit of richness, but also a certain rusticity in the tannins that is impossible to escape. There is little question the 2001 belongs to a previous era at San Giusto, a time when the fruit was picked almost a month earlier than is the case today.
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Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2001 Ricolma, the estate’s Merlot, features ample plum and raisin fruit and mocha, a satiny texture, and a warm, enveloping finish. In terms of finesse, it is first-rate, but here as well, the 1997 and 1999 had an extra dimension of volume and richness. Drink: 2001-2018. Importer: A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411
The 2001 Ricolma, the estate’s Merlot, features ample plum and raisin fruit and mocha, a satiny texture, and a warm, enveloping finish. In terms of finesse, it is first-rate, but here as well, the 1997 and 1999 had an extra dimension of volume and richness. Drink: 2001-2018. Apr 2006, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
San Giusto a Rentennano is one of the leading producers in the Chianti Classico region. Its 100% Merlot Super Tuscan La Ricolma and 100% Sangiovese cuvée, Percarlo, are two of the most consistent and collected fine wines in Tuscany.