2021 San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico
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The 2021 Chianti Classico is superb. Bright and explosive, the 2021 possesses notable energy and tension to play off its natural richness. In most vintages, the San Giusto Chianti Classico is quite open. That is not at all the case with the 2021, where vibrancy acids and tannins dominate. Readers should plan on putting the 2021 away for a number of years. Sweet exotic floral notes lift the finish.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From a balanced vintage that delivers acidity and structure, the organic 2021 Chianti Classico reveals a shiny dark garnet color and a clean, mid-weight appearance. There's so much energy and vibrancy on the bouquet, which is a quality that Sangiovese achieves when growing conditions are ideal. Tangy cherry, cassis, blue flower, violet and soft earth give this wine an authentic sense of place. So do the elegant mineral notes. This is a special wine (that is priced very competitively).
Gaiole. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo. Certified organic. Cask sample. Lustrous crimson. Lifted, perfumed nose of raspberry, cherry and cranberry. Succulent and almost a little racy on the attack, and then concentrated and long with firm tannic grip. Quite gorgeous. (WS)
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.