Barone Ricasoli | Brolio

Powerful ruby garnet, violet reflections and light edge. Correct, delicious, clear, fruity, juicy, spicy, original and yet modern. Beautiful dark berry fruit, delicate wood and herb spices and a hint of tobacco. This Chianti, named after the inventor of Chianti, is worth every cent of its purchase price. SUPERIORE.DE

Rich, dark ruby. Fine and dense bouquet, of blackberries, plums and in the background a delicate touch of cloves. Juicy in taste, shows smooth tannin, spreads beautifully. Every year a great Chianti Classico with an exemplary price-quality ratio. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shining ruby. Open-hearted nose of juicy cherries and violets, underscored by a delicate spicy note. On the palate balanced and clear, shows elegant fruit melt, light saltiness, juicy, drinks very well". Falstaff

"Rather intense red; barrel like coffee, appealing; distinctly fruity, somewhat full-bodied, round, fine tannin. Merum

"A very fruity and fresh Chianti Classico that shows lemon and orange rind, in addition to strawberries and spices. Refined and minerally on the palate with a bright sheen of acidity and a taut finish." James Suckling

Torricella is a brilliant cuvée of Chardonnay (9 months wooden barrel) and Sauvignon Bianco (9 months stainless steel tank). The complex bouquet reminds of citrus fruits, white flowers and honey, on the palate wonderfully fresh and velvety balanced. The full and fresh fruit is joined by a fine hint of vanilla and cinnamon, which lingers long and harmoniously. SUPERIORE.DE

Francesco Ricasoli, likeable and ambitious owner of the Castello di Brolio, brings out in his wines, in particular, the elegance and finesse and a wonderful depth of fruit.

Rocca Guicciarda Riserva 2016 is a soft, silky wine from a top vintage. Dark ruby. Rich bouquet of small red berries, with fine almond and tobacco notes. A wine that is a pleasure to drink at an early age, but whose complexity of taste increases enormously as it matures. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby. Open-hearted nose, of pomegranate and geranium, young cherry fruit, appears crisp. Juicy, drinkable riservas, spreads beautifully with great acidity, pert fruit, harmonious in its base and course, goes well with a juicy steak!" Falstaff

This small edition red wine, now vinified in the 3rd vintage, is dedicated to Bettino Ricasoli, who wrote down the grape variety mixture of today's Chianti as early as 1872. But he was much more than that: two times Prime Minister of the united Italy (1861 and 1866), founder of the daily newspaper "La Nazione", agricultural researcher and "father" of the first Chianti product specification. The creation of this wine interprets his untiring will to create an independent Chianti style that is both traditional and contemporary to this day.

The unfiltered bottled Chianti Classico Brolio Bettino captivates with an intense ruby red. The intense and inviting scent of dark fruits is lined with noble balsamic notes. Flawless taste with well proportioned acidity and perfectly integrated tannin, powerful and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby red with a bright edge. In the nose fresh cherries and cranberries. Crunchy palate with balanced fruit-acid play, pithy in the middle with fine melting, very harmonious in the attack and course, high drinking fun! Falstaff

"This is a terrific expression of Sangiovese with bright fruit, dense textural fiber and balanced acidity. The 2016 Chianti Classico Brolio Bettino plays all of its cards with an expert hand. It boasts impeccable balance, especially considering the relationship between its core of dark black fruit and the elegance and power of its long-lasting finish. Crushed stone notes appear as well." Robert Parker

Brolio Riserva is very classic in its composition, in its ageing, in its overall appearance from the label to the last sip. Velvety, dense ruby, dense nose with rich fruit, especially blackberry and some elderberry. In the taste smooth, the course polished with fine-grained tannin and long-lasting reverberation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby. Slightly stalky and a little reductive on the nose. Plenty of concentrated sweet-tangy cherry fruit and grainy tannins. Great balance." Jancis Robinson

"The oldest winery in Italy, Castello di Brolio is managed by 32nd-generation Francesco Ricasoli. Of the 2016 vintage, he states that it was the first time in 10 years that the phenolic and sugar ripeness was perfectly in sync. Seductive notes of undergrowth evoke this forested region and are complemented by rooibos tea, red currants and tarragon. Fine-grained tannins brace the palate of this immediately drinkable, satisfying wine." Decanter

"This is a fantastic Chianti Classico Riserva that displays blackcurrants, dark plums, redder plums, tulips and cedar. Medium to full body, some really restrained and attractive tannins and a tangy finish." James Suckling

"An expression of fresh cherry greets the nose in this taut red, yet this remains austere on the palate, with fruit, iron, earth and oak spice flavors bound up in a grip of tannins. Everything is in the right place, but this needs time." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio is a terrific wine that lives up to our expectations of a Riserva, while maintaining that playful informality that you don't get in the estate's more contemplative Gran Selezione. Indeed, the Riserva category of Chianti Classico has been largely overlooked ever since Gran Selezione came onto the scene some seven years ago, thus knocking Riserva off the top of the quality pyramid. This wine reminds you why you should take a closer look at Riserva. The bright aromas of dark cherry, spice and tilled earth are fresh and cheerful and are exactly why we are attracted to Chianti Classico in the first place. The mouthfeel is slender and fresh, making this a perfect wine for slices of steak, or tagliata, with porcini mushrooms." Robert Parker

Very delicate oil from Tuscany. Shiny green. In the fragrance slightly fruity of olive leaves and freshly mown grass. On the palate, the wine is intense with a concise spiciness and a harmonious bitter note, the powerful finish is accompanied by a fine almond note. Those who know and appreciate the wines of Barone Ricasoli will also love this cold-pressed oil. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright golden yellow with amber reflections. In the bouquet facets dried apricot, tropical fruit, honey and candied orange peel. On the palate creamy, complex and with fine minerality. A terrific Vin Santo with breathtaking fruit intensity and precision! SUPERIORE.DE

Pure Merlot, which offers a very spicy nose with complex aromas of red fruits, a powerful and dense body. Large, firm, smooth and with potential for several years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, dark ruby with a violet hue. Open and inviting nose with nuances of fresh plums, cherries and some rum pot, pithy and spicy. Very juicy with good pressure and fresh, crunchy fruit, enveloping berry spice, long and dense in the finish." Falstaff

"A pure expression of Merlot, the 2015 Casalferro is a velvety and deeply enriched red wine. The magical forces of sunny Tuscany and exuberant Merlot are combined here to produce a wine of intensity and sweet softness. It caresses the palate, thanks to the softness and the succulent nature of its texture. The warm 2015 vintage also leaves its mark in terms of concentration and richness." Robert Parker

"This is pure and silky, boasting cherry, raspberry, peony and spice flavors. Intense and harmonious, picking up accents of chocolate, tobacco and mineral on the lingering finish. Merlot." Wine Spectator

"Spicy oak with red fruit, blueberry and cherry aromas. The palate is gently smoky with fine tannins and a chalky minerality." Decanter

"Blackberries, blackcurrants, dark plums, Chinese spices and hints of vanilla. Full body, incredibly structured tannins, plenty of juicy blue fruit and a long finish. It's all so balanced and refined yet muscular." James Suckling

Ricasoli's classic is made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from a south-facing plot of land at an ideal altitude of 250 to 450 metres above sea level.

The 2016 edition of Castello di Brolio is a beautiful wine with great fullness and depth. Intense bouquet of small red berries, violets and spices. On the palate you can feel the precision and structure of an almost perfect 2016 vintage, with a well-proportioned tannin and acidity framework that promises a long life and interesting maturation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Appealing reception on notes of red berries; smooth progression with well-integrated tannins, has melodiousness, juice and good length. Vinum

"Shiny, medium-density ruby grenade. Open and accessible nose, shows notes of ripe cherries and raspberry, some orange peel and beeswax. Medium weight on the palate, very well integrated, fine tannin, polished." Falstaff

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio is a beautiful wine, dense, rich and lasting. The bouquet is intense and profound with layers of red and purple fruit that cede softly to spice, leather and sweet tobacco. The classic 2016 vintage is characterized by its freshness, precision and cellar-worthiness. You get all those qualities here in one very elegant but also food-friendly package." Robert Parker

"There’s lots of clove character here, but the fruit really shines through, offering up intense hibiscus, orange rind, cranberries, Thai basil and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and really structured and refined with an agile core of red berries and savory undertones. Long but minerally on the finish." James Suckling

Pure Merlot, which offers a very spicy nose with complex aromas of red fruits, a powerful and dense body. Large, firm, smooth and with potential for several years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with a slight violet tint. In the nose it shows notes of tobacco and liquorice, lots of blackberry. Lots of juicy fruit on the palate, fine tannin, lots of crisp acidity." Falstaff

"Full and juicy with lots of ripe fruit and spices. Firm and silky tannins. A little tight now but shows potential." James Suckling

As a result of extensive soil research, Francesco Ricasoli was able to identify three micro-layers that will be vinified separately from the 2015 vintage onwards. As a result, the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione range now includes the famous Castello di Brolio as well as three Cru vineyards (Colledilà, Roncicone and Ceniprimo), all of which are 100% stocked with Sangiovese. They differ in structure and taste in close correspondence with their terroir and impressively demonstrate the complexity of the Chanti Classico region.

Colledilà grapes come from the soils of Monte Morello. The 7.6 hectare Ein-Weinberg property was planted in 2002 on very rocky soils rich in calcium, clay and organic matter. These characteristics give this wine its sharpness and concentration, which promise a long maturation in the cellar.

In the bouquet ripe, dark cherry fruit and blackberry aromas, followed by tar, liquorice and potting soil. On the palate a fine earthiness, cherry and plum, with soft and slightly sweet tannins. A wonderfully structured wine that leaves nothing to be desired in depth, length and balanced proportions. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh, bright ruby garnet. Open, fine nose with notes of raspberry and fresh cherry. Juicy and clear on the palate, opening with present, fine tannin, salty, long aftertaste." Falstaff

"From a single parcel of vines planted on soils rich with alberese stones, the 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colledilà is a beautiful expression of 100% Sangiovese that offers a very genuine interpretation of this warm and sunny vintage. You absolutely taste the ripeness of the fruit at hand with dark cherry and blackberry flavors followed by tar, licorice and potting soil. These earthy aromas transport your mind and soul to the thickly forested Gaiole in Chianti area." Robert Parker

"This is fantastic Gran Selezione with such finesse and beauty. Medium body, delicate tannins and a juicy finish. Love the plum and cedar character. So subtle and polished." James Suckling