Chianti Classico San Giusto in Rentennano 2023

San Giusto a Rentennano ‘s Chianti Classico 2023 is one of the most sought-after and beloved wines in the entire Gaiole in Chianti area. This winery is considered an absolute benchmark for those seeking an organic Sangiovese of extreme purity, character and tension.

Here is a brief description of the 2023 vintage:

Organoleptic Profile

• Color: Bright ruby red, clear and with nice texture.

• Nose: Typical and intensely territorial. Notes of morello cherry, raspberry and violet stand out, enriched by a touch of underbrush and a subtle mineral spiciness reminiscent of the land of Gaiole.

• Taste: It is an energetic and snappy wine on the palate. The 2023 vintage is distinguished by vibrant freshness and fine-grained tannins. It is a juicy, clean wine with extraordinary drinkability and a long, savory finish.

Technical Characteristics

• Grapes: Predominantly Sangiovese (about 95 percent) with a balance of Canaiolo.

• Certification: Produced by organic farming.

• Aging: Matures for about 10-12 months in large barrels and French oak barriques of different passages, to prevent the wood from overpowering the natural elegance of the fruit.

• Philosophy: San Giusto a Rentennano focuses on low yield per plant, achieving a natural concentration that never weighs down the sip.

Recommended pairings

A wine of such freshness and structure is perfect for the table:

• Tuscan cuisine: Florentine steak, baked arista or black crostini.

• First Courses: Pici with chianina ragu or pappardelle with wild boar sauce.

• Cheeses: medium-aged Pecorino Toscano dop cheese.

Why it is special: San Giusto a Rentennano succeeds each year in producing a Chianti Classico “vintage” that often surpasses in quality and complexity many Reserves from other producers. The 2023 is a wine that is bursting with youth, but already has the depth that makes the estate one of the most prestigious in the world.