San Giusto a Rentennano – The Deepest Expression of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico

Monumental heritage and profound, vineyard-driven authenticity

Perched on a natural promontory overlooking the valley of Gaiole in Chianti, San Giusto a Rentennano occupies the site of a medieval fortress formerly owned by the monks of Vallombrosa. The estate, passed down through generations of the Martini di Cigala family, has become one of Tuscany’s most respected names, uniting a thousand-year-old history with organic farming and a uniquely intense interpretation of Sangiovese.

Today, the family runs the estate collectively, upholding an artisanal, precision-driven philosophy that has established San Giusto a Rentennano as one of the most consistent and sought-after producers in the Chianti Classico appellation.

Terroir

The estate spans a constellation of parcels surrounding the property, rooted in a diverse geological matrix of:

• rounded river stones,
• compact clays,
• fractured limestone,
• Pliocene sands.

These soils, combined with high altitudes and marked day–night temperature differences, create ideal conditions for Sangiovese: ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, mineral tension and natural depth. The often old vines reveal a singular expression of Chianti Classico — sun-filled yet lifted, structured yet always fresh.

Viticulture – Organic Precision & Integrity

The estate is fully certified organic and follows rigorous, respectful vineyard practices:

• no herbicides or synthetic treatments,
• careful soil management with controlled cover crops,
• 100% manual harvesting,
• multiple sorting steps directly in the vineyard and again in the cellar.

This meticulous parcel-by-parcel approach preserves fruit integrity and allows each micro-terroir to express itself with rare precision.

Vinification & Ageing – Tradition & Balance

Each parcel is vinified separately according to its character:

• long macerations to extract finesse and structure,
• fermentations in concrete or stainless steel tanks,
• ageing in a combination of large casks and French barriques,
• restrained use of new oak to preserve Sangiovese’s purity.

The resulting style is defined by silky texture, bright aromatics (black cherry, plum, Mediterranean herbs, fine spices), precise structure and remarkable ageing capacity in the estate’s top wines.

Wine Style

The wines of San Giusto a Rentennano stand out for:

• exceptional aromatic purity,
• signature Tuscan freshness,
• finely sculpted tannins,
• long, persistent finishes with subtle salinity,
• a classical, profound and elegant identity.

Key Cuvées

Conclusion

San Giusto a Rentennano delivers one of the most profound and authentic interpretations of Sangiovese in Chianti Classico. With exemplary organic viticulture, meticulous parcel management and a refined oenological vision, the estate stands among Tuscany’s leading references — essential for any cellar dedicated to great Italian wines.