Barone Ricasoli is the largest estate in the Chianti Classico DOCG region of Tuscany, Italy (Oz Clarke, 2015, p.218). Located in Gaiole-in-Chianti, Barone Ricasoli’s flagship estate is Castello di Brolio.
Contact: Francesco Ricasoli (2003).
White wines
Torricella: 2001 100% Chardonnay.
Red wines
Casalferro: 2000 Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet.
Formulae: Sangiovese-based.
Chianti Classico DOCG Colledila: 2010 100% Sangiovese. £30-59.99. Rich oaky nose, roasted, but soft black fruit, then oak tends to dominate mid-palate, bit dry (DWWA 2013, Bronze medal).
Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, Rocca Guicciarda: 2010 80% Sangiovese, 10% each Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot. Open, fruit-driven aromas: raspberry, vanilla and cranberry. Medium bodied fruit, just stating to lose its hedgerow firmness and soften (Bronze at DWWA 2013).
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Colledilà: 2016 100% Sangiovese.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Roncicione: 2016 100% Sangiovese.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Ceniprimo: 2016 100% Sangiovese.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Castello di Brolio: 2016 100% Sangiovese.
Contact
Barone Ricasoli
I-53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI = Siena), Italy.
Bibliography
Oz Clarke, Oz Clarke Wine A-Z (Pavilion, 2015), p.218.