In 1141, Brolio Castle came into the hands of the Ricasoli family, whose descendant, Baron Bettino Ricasoli, developed the formula for their famous Chianti in 1872. Today, it is the largest winery in the Chianti Classico area. It is surrounded by 1,200 hectares of valleys, hills, forests, and trees—the ideal environment for quality wines.
Francesco Ricasoli, Bettino's great-grandson and 32nd Baron, has been at the helm of the family business since 1993, renewing the quality and personality that made Brolio wines famous by capitalizing on the land's unique history. With many award-winning wines renowned worldwide, Barone Ricasoli's research and exploration continues today, constantly developing new labels that reinvent both the culture of winemaking and the art of drinking.
A blend of primarily classic Sangiovese, supplemented with a small amount of Canaiolo, forms the basis for this Chianti Classico. The Sangiovese grape gives the wine its strength, vibrancy, and acidity. The grapes are grown under the best conditions in the Chianti region. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wine regions in Europe.
The grapes are harvested by hand. After gentle pressing, the juice is partially aged in oak barrels. This gives the aroma impressions of small red and black fruit with just the right dose of spices like pepper, cinnamon, and mint. The palate of this Barone Ricasoli Chianti is exquisite, soft and round with abundant fruit such as blackberry, cherry, and berry. On the palate, nuances of spice, vanilla, and licorice remain. But for this price point, it's a real treat!
