“Brolio Bettino” Chianti Classico DOCG 2022

Ricasoli 1141 | Tuscany
Barone Ricasoli S.p.A. Agr. | Cant. d. Cast. di Brolio | IT 53013 Gaiole

09124522 · 0,75 l · 25,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1872, Bettino Ricasoli wrote down his famous formula – the blueprint of what Chianti Classico should be: Sangiovese as the heart, structure as the backbone, terroir as the argument. The fact that his descendants have named this wine after him is not nostalgia. It is a commitment. Brolio Bettino is a single-varietal Sangiovese – and that is intentional. No blending, no corrective. The grapes grow on five geological formations: Sandstone, Galestro, Alberese, marine sediments and old river terraces – a terroir mosaic that combines depth and complexity in one glass. Fermentation in small stainless steel tanks, 18 months of ageing in large barrels: classic, without compromise. The 2022 vintage was capricious – mild winter, dry spring, a hailstorm in July, but it ended on a mild note.

What ended up in the bottles no longer shows any of this, quite the opposite: bright ruby red in colour. Sour cherry, black berries, violets, graphite and a hint of cedar on the nose. Very juicy and grippy on the palate, with precise acidity and flawless tannins. Long, spicy finish – and the potential to grow even more. A "blueprint" to our taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"On the balanced nose, cherries and strawberries glisten above a foundation of top soil, herbs and pencil shavings. The palate leans into the fruit, with sweet, tiny wild strawberries and tangy wild cherries. Chili pepper heat ignites the finish, but a current of salt and acid runs through." Wine Enthusiast

"Smoky cherry, plum, wild herb and graphite aromas and flavors highlight this graceful red. There’s no shortage of structure, giving this potential for aging. Shows fine balance and length." Wine Spectator

"The mid-weight 2022 Chianti Classico Brolio-Bettino is 100% Sangiovese that faithfully respects the personality of the vintage. This was a warm and sunny growing season that delivered mature fruit flavors and a pretty sense of directness or focus. This wine ages in large oak for 18 months, and fruit comes from various sites with sandstone, schist, limestone and marine deposit with silt and clay. This is a classic expression of Sangiovese that never colors outside the lines." Wine Advocate

"A lively wine that’s tense and youthful. Vibrant nose of potpourri, prunes and orange peel. Fresh and crunchy on the palate, with firm, chalky tannins, good suppleness, a medium body and a very savory licorice finish." James Suckling