San Giusto a Rentennano - Percarlo 2014 (750ml) Vespaiolo reminiscent of pear

reminiscent of pear

vanilla and a delicate smokiness

the 2018 Domaine de Chevalier has a deep garnet-purple color

persistent bubbles with a long lasting finish

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

San Giusto a Rentennano - Percarlo 2014 (750ml) Vespaiolo reminiscent of pearThe 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