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La Ricolma 2021 San Giusto a Rentennano
"La Ricolma" 2021 by San Giusto a Rentennano is a prestigious Tuscan red wine made exclusively from Merlot grapes, sourced from the heart of the Chianti Classico region. This wine stands out as one of the most refined and intense expressions of Italian oenology, balancing local tradition with an international profile.
The vineyards are located in the beautiful countryside near Gaiole in Chianti, where the San Giusto a Rentennano estate spans about 160 hectares, with 30 hectares dedicated to vines. The tufaceous soils, with sandy presence, host the noble Merlot grape alongside native varieties like Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano, and Malvasia. Organic farming is practiced, avoiding chemical treatments to preserve the rich biodiversity of the area. In the winery, the transformation from must to wine is managed with minimal intervention to maintain the balance between varietal aromas and the characteristics of the terroir.
"La Ricolma" undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts and macerates on the skins for about 15 days, followed by 22 months of aging in French oak barriques. The result is a wine of deep ruby red color with garnet hues. The nose reveals complex aromas of blueberries, blackberries, plums, cedar, oriental spices, leather, and Mediterranean herbs, with balsamic hints.
On the palate, "La Ricolma" is velvety and silky, with an elegant and harmonious structure. The taste is enveloping and graceful, with a full body and an energetic, savory finish that carries Mediterranean herb aromas. This wine perfectly represents Merlot in Chianti, with aging potential that enhances its complexity and refinement.
DENOMINATION: Toscana IGT
REGION: Tuscany (Italy)
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Merlot
WINE-MAKING: Refined for 22 months in French oak barriques.
