San Giusto a Rentennano La Ricolma 1999 IGT 0.75l

San Giusto a Rentennano La Ricolma 1999 IGT is a red wine born in the heart of Tuscany, in Gaiole in Chianti, from the careful interpretation of a vintage rich in maturity and character, capable of soberly expressing a land that rewards the patience of waiting and the art of quiet labor in the vineyard and cellar. The San Giusto a Rentennano winery, one of the most deeply rooted in the Tuscan winemaking scene, stands out for its history intertwined with the territory and for a corporate identity that blends respect for tradition with a curiosity for new interpretations of winemaking, looking to the future without betraying the memory of the past. The production philosophy is based on agronomic management attentive to the balance between yield and quality, on selective manual harvesting, controlled fermentations, and extensive aging in large oak barrels that allows the raw materials to be integrated without imposing the hand of the container, maintaining lively acidity and defining a structure that opens gradually. La Ricolma stands out for its silky tannic texture, which supports a complex aromatic composition: hints of ripe black cherry, black plum, cocoa, tobacco, leather, and a mineral touch reminiscent of the Tuscan subterranean soil, while the passing of time enhances its balance and flavor persistence. On the palate, it reveals a full but well-balanced body, a texture of dark fruit that evolves into woody spices and a flavorful structure where the acidity remains present as a guide, allowing the finish to linger in a canyon of balsamic notes and hints of graphite, making it a wine capable of pairing with characterful dishes or of evolving serenely in a glass at sunset. Within the producer's portfolio, La Ricolma takes on the role of a benchmark label for the vintage and for the expressive potential of San Giusto a Rentennano, offering a window into the terroir and the winery's commitment to a long bottle life. In this context, La Ricolma 1999 can be read as a fulfilled promise of quiet greatness, a presence that STELT invites those seeking authentic taste, depth, and longevity to discover.