Chianti Classico 'Brolio' Ricasoli 2022
Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico 'Brolio' Ricasoli 2022

The Chianti Classico "Brolio" is a wine of good intensity and spicy aromatic profile. After aging for 9 months in wood, it expresses itself in elegant aromas of red flowers and sweet spices and a lingering taste of medium structure, slightly toasted

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Awards
89Veronelli
91James Suckling
90Robert Parker
2Gambero Rosso

Features

Denomination

Chianti Classico DOCG

Vines

Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Aging

9 months in large barrels and barriques

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

CHIANTI CLASSICO 'BROLIO' RICASOLI 2022 DESCRIPTION

"Brolio" is a Chianti Classico that is nothing short of excellent, continuing the very old tradition of the Ricasoli 1141 winery. In fact, the Ricasoli family is part of the history of Italian and international oenology, with a winemaking memory rooted as far back as the Middle Ages, which saw it export its products throughout Europe during the historical period of the Renaissance. This bottle continues the tale of this virtuous path, presenting itself with an important profile both on the nose and in the mouth, recognized by leading Italian and foreign wine magazines.

This Chianti Classico "Brolio" is made from the pure grapes of a very important red grape variety for Tuscan viticulture, Sangiovese. The clusters of this variety are carefully selected during manual harvesting and then immediately transported to the winemaking facilities of the Ricasoli 1141 winery. After destemming, the grapes are softly pressed, and the resulting must ferments in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of between 24 and 27 degrees, macerating on the skins for 14 to 16 days. Subsequent ageing lasts 9 months and is carried out between oak barriques and tonneaux.

The "Brolio" presents itself in the glass with a ruby red colour, marked by slight shades more purplish towards the edges. Concentrated and refined, it expresses the beauty of Sangiovese on the nose, telling notes where red fruit is enriched by sensations of liquorice and anise. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, fascinating thanks to a sip in which the tannic texture is expertly dosed; it closes with a lingering finish characterized by a taste of toasted wood. A label that, with its body and velvety harmony, encapsulates the qualities that the world's most appreciated and well-known Chianti wines have. A surprising wine, to say the least, even for the price at which it is offered

Colour

Ruby red with purple hues

Scent

Intense and elegant, with hints of red fruit, anise and licorice

Taste

Elegant and full-bodied, with sweet tannins and a persistent finish of anise and toasted notes

Temperature
16°-18°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Medium open goblet
Perfect for young and medium bodied red wines which don't require excessive oxygenation to open. The opening, slightly tighter than the body of the glass, favors the concentration of aromas towards the nose, enhancing the perception of aromas and limiting the dispersion
Longevity
You can easily leave it in your cellar for 3-4 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Veronelli202189 / 100Very Good Wine
James Suckling202191 / 100Outstanding Wine
Robert Parker202190 / 100Outstanding Wine
Gambero Rosso20212 / 3High Level Wine

Ricasoli 1141

Foundation Year1141
Vineyard hectares240
Annual production1.300.000 bt
WinemakerCarlo Ferrini
AddressCastello di Brolio, Località Madonna a Brolio, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti (SI)

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