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This Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 from Ricasoli is a 100 % sangiovese from Castello di Brolio, in Gaiole in Chianti, aged 18 months in barrels. Price of €27.67 per 75 cl for a 1.5 L, with no award or guide mentioned.
Chianti Classico DOCG, 100 % sangiovese, Castello di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti (280-480 m): precise appellation and terroir, high score.
No award or guide mentioned; Ricasoli is named without any attested distinction. This limits the score, with no documented flaw.
€55.34 for 1.5 L, i.e. €27.67 per 75 cl; crossed-out price €65.06 and a well-positioned large format for a Riserva: this pushes the score up.
Food pairings with meats, roasts, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes; serving at 16-18 °C and decanting recommended; floral profile with red fruits: details that push the score up.
Ricasoli, Castello di Brolio (Gaiole in Chianti); fermentation in steel at 24-27 °C, maceration 14-16 days, ageing 18 months in barrels: precise winemaking.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward a wine that embodies the quintessence of Chianti Classico, without embellishment but with remarkable depth. This Brolio Riserva 2022 is an invitation to explore the richness of a historic terroir, an experience both elegant and rooted in tradition. It reveals an authentic facet of Tuscany that I hold so dear.
Picture yourself in the heart of Tuscany, on the lands of the Castello di Brolio, in Gaiole in Chianti. It is here, at an altitude of 280 to 480 meters, that the Ricasoli estate grows Sangiovese, the sole grape variety that brings this Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva to life. The history of this place is intimately tied to that of the region, a heritage that can be felt in every drop of this wine.
This 2022 vintage, made exclusively from Sangiovese, underwent meticulous fermentation in steel tanks, at a controlled temperature between 24 and 27°C, with maceration lasting 14 to 16 days. Its aging, lasting 18 months, took place in first- and second-passage barrels, a method that gives it its structure and complexity. To the eye, you will discover an intense ruby color. On the nose, delicate floral notes mingle with aromas of ripe red fruits, offering a complex yet balanced aromatic profile. On the palate, the tannins are present but admirably integrated, supported by an acidity that ensures lovely drinkability. The finish is restrained and persistent, an invitation to contemplation.
This Chianti Classico Riserva is a wine for sharing, ideal for moments when you wish to savor fine cuisine. I recommend it with meat dishes, roasts, or aged cheeses. It will also elevate traditional Tuscan regional dishes. Remember to open it a little before serving, or to let it breathe briefly so it fully reveals its aromas. A serving temperature of around 16-18°C is perfect for appreciating all its nuances. It is a wine that invites conviviality, perfect for a table among friends or a more formal dinner, a true piece of Tuscany to savor.
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