Barone Ricasoli BARONE RICASOLI “Castello di Brolio” Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2014

Description

The Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio by Barone Ricasoli shows itself in the glass with a beautiful golden amber colour. On the nose aromas of honey, caramel, toasted nuts, vanilla and brown sugar. Well integrated flavors that flow to the palate in absolute harmony. The 2012 vintage saw a very hot summer growing season with pronounced sugars and concentration, two essential elements to making a Vin Santo of this size, caliber and longevity.

At the center of the history and economy of the Chianti region since 1141, the Barone Ricasoli, based in the magnificent Castello di Brolio, 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.

Baron Francesco Ricasoli has been at the helm of the winery since 1993 and with the deepest respect for his illustrious ancestors, has launched a very important project of innovation and sustainability. Of great importance is the study of the soils of Brolio in order to be able to map all the vineyards, as well as the selection of the Sangiovese clones present.

Today the wines reflect the innovation and passion that this family has had for the territory and for its wine for the past nine hundred years.