Castello di Brolio sits on a historic three thousand acre Estate in Gaiole in Chianti that was ceded to the Ricasoli family in 1141 by the Republic of Florence. For over 900 years, the Estate has produced some of the most important wines in all of Italy. Today, under the leadership of Baron Francesco Ricasoli, the 32nd Baron of Brolio, Castello di Brolio continues its leadership in the production of fine wine. The Sangiovese is harvested at the end of September to mid October. Maceration takes place in Stainless steel tanks for 16 days and aged 20 months, partyl in barriques and partly tonneaux. The name of this wine is linked with an old property of the Ricasoli family and exalts a smooth and volutptuous taste. Ruby red coloured wine with aromas of blackberry, raspberry, violets and vanilla. Rounded and mellow this wine has a velvety body, generous flavor, rich in tannins and a great finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Classico
Producer:
Baron Ricasoli
Product ID:
44395
Barone Ricasoli CASALFERRO Sangiovese di Toscana Tuscany Description: CastellodiBrolio sits on a historic three thousand acre Estate inGaioleinChianti that was ceded to the Ricasoli family in 1141 by the Republic of Florence. For over 900 years, the Estate has produced some of the most important wines in all of Italy. Today, under the leadership of Baron Francesco Ricasoli, the 32nd Baron of Brolio, CastellodiBrolio continues its leadership in the production of fine wine. The grapes are harvested in the beginning of September to mid October and fermentation takes place in Stainless steel with maceration of 18 days for Sangiovese and 16 days for Merlot. This is followed by 18 months in barriques. Casalferro carries the name of the vineyard from where the grapes originate and is a modern winemaking interpretation combined with the best Ricasoli tradition. The wine is has a complex, intense and persistent bouquet with smoky, almost mineral overtones. Soft and velvety tannins are evident in the wine which is characterised by its full-body and a long, intense finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £180.36
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Barone Ricasoli CAMPO CENI IGT Toscana
Description: CastellodiBrolio sits on a historic three thousand acre Estate inGaioleinChianti that was ceded to the Ricasoli family in 1141 by the Republic of Florence. For over 900 years, the Estate has produced some of the most important wines in all of Italy. Today, under the leadership of Baron Francesco Ricasoli, the 32nd Baron of Brolio, CastellodiBrolio continues its leadership in the production of fine wine. A Firm red with an aroma of fruit that follows through to the palate. Clean and acidic, this wine is rich, ripe with a nice finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £88.94
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Barone Ricasoli TORRICELLA Chardonnay Toscana IGT
Description: CastellodiBrolio sits on a historic three thousand acre Estate inGaioleinChianti that was ceded to the Ricasoli family in 1141 by the Republic of Florence. For over 900 years, the Estate has produced some of the most important wines in all of Italy. Today, under the leadership of Baron Francesco Ricasoli, the 32nd Baron of Brolio, it continues its leadership in the production of fine wine. This 100% Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel tanks and spends 9 months in barriques. This has produced an elegant and fresh wine with an intense and lingering after taste. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £114.08
