San Giusto a Rentennano - Percarlo 2014 (750ml) Vespaiolo planted on the distinct iron

planted on the distinct iron oxide granite that dominates the east side of the Salinas Valley

reminiscent of pear

stone and orchard fruit abound

Maintained its success from en primeur

again for the remaining reds

San Giusto a Rentennano - Percarlo 2014 (750ml) Vespaiolo planted on the distinct ironThe 2014 Percarlo is one of the most refined young Percarlos I can remember tasting at San Giusto. A silky, polished wine, it makes its case with persistence and length more than power alone. Dark cherry, sage, tobacco and underbrush develop in the glass, but it is the wine's persistence that is most impressive. The 2014 was aged 70% in French oak barrique and 30% in cask. Over the last few years, the introduction of larger format oak has added a