San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico 2023

San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico 2023 is a vibrant, finely etched expression of Sangiovese from one of the most respected estates in Gaiole in Chianti. This is classic, soulful Chianti Classico: pure, savoury and energetic, with a focus on finesse rather than sheer power. Blending Sangiovese with a touch of Canaiolo Nero, it offers an authentic taste of Tuscany from a historic, organically farmed estate that has long been a benchmark for the region.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2023 Chianti Classico shows a bright, medium ruby hue with youthful purple edges, signalling freshness and energy. The nose is immediately inviting: wild cherries, red plums and pomegranate are layered with notes of violet, dried herbs, blood orange peel and a gentle hint of cedar and underbrush. On the palate, this wine is precise and lively, built around Sangiovese’s hallmark tension. Juicy red cherry and cranberry fruit are framed by fine, chalky tannins and a vibrant, mouth-watering acidity that keeps everything focused and refreshing. Subtle notes of tobacco leaf, savoury spice and a touch of earth emerge with air, adding depth without heaviness. While it is thoroughly enjoyable in its youth for its purity and crunch, it will gain complexity over the next 5–8 years, softening its structure and revealing more tertiary nuances of leather, dried flowers and forest floor.

Production
San Giusto a Rentennano’s vineyards lie in the southern part of the Chianti Classico zone near Gaiole, on a plateau with clay-limestone and galestro (shaly marl) soils that give the wines both structure and minerality. The estate is organically farmed, with yields kept deliberately low to concentrate flavour and maintain balance. Grapes are harvested by hand, parcel by parcel, at optimal ripeness to preserve natural acidity and aromatic clarity. In the cellar, the Sangiovese and Canaiolo Nero are traditionally vinified, typically with spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts in cement or stainless-steel tanks, followed by maceration to gently extract colour, tannin and aroma. The wine is then matured in large neutral oak casks and/or older barrels, emphasizing transparency of fruit and terroir rather than overt oak influence, before a period of bottle rest to harmonize the components.

Food & Serving
This Chianti Classico is a versatile food wine that shines with Tuscan-inspired dishes and simple, flavourful cooking. Think grilled lamb chops with rosemary, bistecca alla fiorentina, sausages with lentils, tomato-based pasta dishes, roast chicken with herbs, or mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with aged Pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano and charcuterie. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its fresh red fruit and aromatic complexity. A brief decant of 30–45 minutes can help the young 2023 vintage open up, softening the tannins and allowing the floral and savoury notes to fully express themselves.

Producer
Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano is a historic estate in Gaiole in Chianti, originally a medieval monastery and fortress, that has been in the Martini di Cigala family since the 1950s. Over the decades it has become one of the reference-point producers in Chianti Classico, widely admired for its organically grown vineyards and its unwavering commitment to expressing terroir with clarity and authenticity. San Giusto is especially renowned for its age-worthy Sangiovese-based wines, including the celebrated Percarlo, and consistently earns high praise from international critics. The estate’s balanced, characterful Chianti Classico is often considered one of the most distinctive and reliable wines in the appellation, capturing the essence of traditional Tuscan craftsmanship with a modern attention to detail.

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