“Ridolfo” Rosso Toscano IGT 2016 (BIO) · MAGNUM in OWC

Rocca di Montegrossi | Tuscany
Rocca di Montegrossi | Loc. Monti in Chianti | IT 53013 Gaiole in Chianti

29262916 · 1,5 l · 79,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available

Ridolfo was the son of Geremia, the founder of the noble family of Ricasoli in the Lombard era. His descendants called themselves "di filiis Rodulphi" – the children of Ridolfo – which over the centuries became Firidolfi. Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi is the 37th generation. The wine is dedicated to this ancestor: not to the father, the founder – but to the son, the continuator. Ridolfo is Marco's most personal intuition: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Pugnitello – equal parts internationality and tradition. Pugnitello, an autochthonous Tuscan variety that almost died out in the 1980s, grows on these hills in Gaiole in Chianti, 340 to 510 metres, calcareous-loamy soils, certified organic. It brings wild cherry fruit, pepper, rustic character. The Cabernet gives linearity, silky tannin, fine herbal depth. Hand-picked, fermentation in upright wooden tanks with wild yeasts, 24 months in Allier barriques and tonneau, 36 months bottle ageing. Exclusively in magnums, hand-numbered, only in outstanding vintages.

2016 is the second vintage to be released – and one that immediately shows its stature. Deep ruby purple in colour. The nose opens with smoke, leather, lavender, sweet balsam, boysenberry and black raspberry – complex, multi-layered, not yet fully open. Full-bodied on the palate, with a velvety texture and a dense tannin structure that is kept in balance by lively acidity. A wine that has decades ahead of it. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep, dark ruby-purple colour. Opens with notes of smoke and cigars, plus some pepper and cardamom, lots of rich blackberry fruit. Shows taut, well-placed tannins on the palate, opens up in many layers, fresh, crisp fruit, builds up a lot of pressure at the back, still a little rough on the final." Falstaff

"An intense red wine with flavours of black cherries, blackberries, graphite, tar and toasted oak, supported by a dense tannic matrix. Characterised by a lively acidity that keeps things focused and tight on the finish, this wine should develop slowly." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Ridolfo is an excellent successor to the 2015. Dark, rich and super-expressive, the 2016 offers a combination of power and finesse that is immediately captivating. Espresso, blackberries, grilled herbs, menthol, liquorice, lavender and cloves are some of the many nuances that gradually unfold in the glass. The 2016 is approachable now with some aeration, but I would cellar it for a few more years. harvestlucky enough to get their hands on the 2016 will not be disappointed. It's a great wine in every way." Vinous