“Ridolfo” Rosso Toscano IGT 2017 (BIO) · MAGNUM in OWC

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

29262917 · 1,5 l · 66,66 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Ridolfo, son of Geremia, progenitor of the Firidolfi branch – marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi is the 37th generation of this family, which has been cultivating the same hills in Gaiole in Chianti since the Lombard era. The wine bears his name. And like its namesake, it is not a founder, but a continuator – consistent, independent, with its own character. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Pugnitello: a combination that Marco himself described as surprising. The Pugnitello, indigenous and almost extinct in the 1980s, gives wild fruit, pepper and earthiness. The Cabernet gives structure and depth. Certified organic, hand-picked, fermentation in upright wooden tanks with wild yeasts, 24 months in Allier barriques and tonneau, 36 months bottle ageing. Magnum, hand-numbered, only in outstanding vintages.

2017 was hot and dry – a Tuscan summer that forced early ripening and demanded intensive selection. Ridolfo 2017 openly bears this warmth: The nose is voluptuous and exotic, mocha, espresso, liquorice, menthol, pine resin, dried herbs. Lush and full-bodied on the palate, with bright acids and almost seamless tannins. For all its complexity, the most accessible of the 2015-2019 vintages. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark purple-ruby red colour. It exudes a deep, multi-layered blackberry and cherry perfume with the most unobtrusive but present oak note imaginable. After aeration, there is a hint of Médoc, but on the palate it is less dry and more fruit-driven than one would expect from a Bordeaux. Soft, drying tannins and plenty of juicy acidity." Jancis Robinson

"Dark, elegant ruby colour with a delicately brightening rim. Initially somewhat closed on the nose, reminiscent of sealing wax and plenty of spice, needs some time to open up. On the palate with a creamy entry and clear fruit, opens up with savoury, grippy tannins, present and dense." Falstaff

"The 2017 Ridolfo is an intoxicating, exotic wine. Lush and opulent, with bright acids and almost seamless tannins, the 2017 Ridolfo is a very special wine. Mocha, espresso, liquorice, menthol, pine and dried herbs all come together in a strong, deeply structured wine. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pugnitello is remarkable. The only thing the 2017 needs is time." Vinous

"Pithy bouquet of dark forest fruits and spices, topped with notes of undergrowth; powerful yet nuanced course, the robust tannins and acidity in balance, finishes long on notes of berries, liquorice and undergrowth. A wine of character that needs to mature." Vinum