I have been considering opening a bottle of the 1997 Sangiusto & Rentannano Percarlo, but I wanted to get advice before I do. I don't know much about the winery or the wine other than Parker and Tanzer loved it more than Suckling. Any leads where I can learn more about the winery (maps, winemaker, grapes used, etc.)? Since I don't know the grapes that go into the bottle, I don't even know which glass to use. I vastly prefer a Burgundy glass for Sangiovese and Nebbiolo based wines, but a Cab glass for Cab-dominated super Tuscans. Where does this wine fall on that spectrum. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

De gustibus non est disputandum.

Percarlo is one of my favorite Tuscan wines. It is 100% Sangiovese and has one of the most complex and intense nose of any wine I've ever had. I describe it as olfactory fireworks in the glass. I first had the 1996 about 3 years ago and was so blown away that I started buying them up like hotcakes. While I have some 1997s in the cellar it is the only recent vintage I have not tasted. Knowing the scores of professionals for the other years, I would predict that Parker's would be much more accurate.. Someone else can probably give you more technical info on the wine and winery, but I'll tell you that this wine is a true gem!

-Brettay

PS. Be sure to post your notes after you drink the wine.

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Frankly, I would not be in any hurry to open this bottle unless you have a good number of bottles and want to start watching it develop.

Craig Camp
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Like said above, this is a 100% Sangiovese that I would not be in a hurry to open. It is also my very favorite 100% Sangiovese made.

San Giusto a Retenanno is in a mideival fort in Gaiole in Chianti. They make Percarlo, Ricolma (100% Merlot) and a Chianti Classico and Reserva. Their Chianti Reserva is just about my favorite Chianti.

They also make the best olive oil I've ever had.



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