Barone Ricasoli BARONE RICASOLI BROLIO Chianti Classico Riserva 2021

Description

The Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 is one of the reference labels of the Chianti area. At the center of the history and economy of the Chianti region since 1141, the Barone Ricasoli, based in the magnificent Brolio Castle in Gaiole in Chianti, is one of the four oldest wine estates in the world.

One of the ancestors of the current property, Bettino Ricasoli, also known as the Iron Baron, was the inventor of the modern Chianti Classico wine recipe in the mid-19th century. Today the company is chaired by Francesco Ricasoli, Bettino’s great-grandson. The estate, including the castle, covers 1200 hectares, 230 of which are vineyards. With these numbers, the Gaiole in Chianti company turns out to be the largest in the area. The wine is the result of a skilful blending: 80% Sangiovese, about 15% Merlot and about 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation takes place in steel vats, while maturation takes place in barriques and tonneaux for 16 months. Aging in the bottle for at least 3/6 months before being put on the market. A historic label, with few competitors in terms of price and quality.