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The July 2022 Auction: Part 3
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Estimate: $55
Scuffed capsule, nicked and wine stained label.
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"The 2011 Percarlo is one of the most beautiful, expressive young Percarlos I have ever tasted. Fine, silky and exceptionally polished, the 2011 boast stunning textural depth and richness. Absolutely nothing is out of place in this super-sexy, racy, Percarlo. Once again San Giusto has elevated Sangiovese to a lofty, rarified level. Readers who can find the 2011 Percarlo should not hesitate. It is a real stunner. When I stopped by San Giusto in the spring of 2012, Chianti Classico was already going through a pretty severe drought. Rain arrived a few weeks later, but the season was not without its challenges. Proprietor Luca Martini di Cigala describes 2012 as a year in which ripening took place in fits and starts. Even so, the straight Chianti Classico is quite pretty. Vintage 2011 is another story altogether. Here the weather was warm the entire year. A final burst of heat at the end of the season accelerated ripening but also created problems, including the loss of 25-30% of the crop through dehydration on the vine and sunburn. Over the last few years, Martini di Cigala has progressively pruned late and kept as much leaf cover as possible to encourage later ripening and protect the fruit against heat spikes."
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"The 2011 Percarlo is one of the most beautiful, expressive young Percarlos I have ever tasted. Fine, silky and exceptionally polished, the 2011 boast stunning textural depth and richness. Absolutely nothing is out of place in this super-sexy, racy, Percarlo. Once again San Giusto has elevated Sangiovese to a lofty, rarified level. Readers who can find the 2011 Percarlo should not hesitate. It is a real stunner. When I stopped by San Giusto in the spring of 2012, Chianti Classico was already going through a pretty severe drought. Rain arrived a few weeks later, but the season was not without its challenges. Proprietor Luca Martini di Cigala describes 2012 as a year in which ripening took place in fits and starts. Even so, the straight Chianti Classico is quite pretty. Vintage 2011 is another story altogether. Here the weather was warm the entire year. A final burst of heat at the end of the season accelerated ripening but also created problems, including the loss of 25-30% of the crop through dehydration on the vine and sunburn. Over the last few years, Martini di Cigala has progressively pruned late and kept as much leaf cover as possible to encourage later ripening and protect the fruit against heat spikes."
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Italy grows more indigenous grape varieties than any other country and produces wine in all 20 of its regions. From Piedmont's Nebbiolo to Tuscany's Sangiovese, its finest wines pair structure and bright acidity with a strong sense of place.
The heartland of Sangiovese, producing Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and the Cabernet-influenced 'Super Tuscans' of the coast. Its wines balance bright acidity, savory structure and cellar-worthiness.
Tuscany's signature red, giving high-acid, savory wines of sour cherry, herbs and firm tannin. It is the backbone of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscans.