San Giusto a Rentennano "La Ricolma" 2016 - Toscana IGT

Estate Overview: Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano

Located in Gaiole in Chianti in the heart of Tuscany, Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano is a historic estate brilliantly managed by the Martini di Cigala family. Certified organic, the estate is internationally renowned for its uncompromising standards, very limited yields, and meticulous winemaking. A benchmark of Italian viticulture, San Giusto a Rentennano produces wines of such finesse and aging potential that they rival the world's greatest icons.

Cuvée and Terroir Overview: La Ricolma (Merlot di Toscana IGT)

A confidential and iconic cuvée, "La Ricolma" is a 100% Merlot produced from exceptional plots rich in clay and limestone pebbles. Harvested by hand at perfect ripeness, the grapes are aged for 22 months in French oak barriques and then rested in the bottle for 6 months before release. Lightly filtered to preserve the full-bodied fruit, this wine combines the velvety texture of Merlot with a mineral structure, freshness, and typically Tuscan elegance.

2016 Vintage Overview and 100/100 Parker Rating

The 2016 vintage will go down in history as one of Tuscany's greatest. La Ricolma 2016 achieved absolute oenological perfection, earning the legendary 100/100 score from The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker). This exceptional rating elevated this bottle to mythical status among the most discerning enthusiasts, offering masterful aromatic intensity supported by tannins of unparalleled nobility and finesse.

Condition and Provenance

- Fill level: Perfect 
- Color of the wine: Perfect
- Label: Perfect
- Capsule: Original capsule in perfect condition
- Provenance: Private Swiss cellar

Food & Wine Pairings and Serving Recommendations

Serving recommendations: Ideally serve between 16°C and 17°C[cite: 10]. Decanting or opening the bottle 2 hours before serving is recommended to allow its complex bouquet of black cherry, cocoa, cedar, violet, and truffle to fully develop.
Culinary pairings: This legendary wine will sublimely complement a Chianina Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Rossini beef fillet with truffles, roasted pigeon with porcini mushrooms, or aged Parmesan.

Personal Note and Unique Characteristics of the Cuvée

"The Wine Advocate's 100-point Parker rating definitively elevated La Ricolma 2016 to another dimension. This 100% Tuscan Merlot rivals the greatest crus of Bordeaux's Right Bank and other Super Tuscans such as Sassicaia in finesse and complexity. Presented in impeccable condition, this bottle represents the realization of a modern winemaking masterpiece. A rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a mythical bottle."