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A Chardonnay from the Torricella Vineyard at Brolio aged 9 months in barrel on lees, of which 20% new, with frequent bâtonnage. Réserve: generic Toscana IGT appellation with no award, at €25.70 for 75 cl.
Generic IGT Toscana and 100% Chardonnay, an international grape variety, but the area is precise (Torricella Vineyard at Brolio, Chianti Classico).
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Ricasoli is named as a historic estate, but this remains a lack of information.
1.5 L at €51.39, i.e. €25.70 for 75 cl: a high price for an IGT without distinction, even if the large format is well positioned.
Precise pairing with panzanella, complemented by antipasti, oven-baked fish and white meats, detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving.
Ricasoli named at Brolio, ageing specified: 9 months in barrel on lees, 20% new, frequent bâtonnage; organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the softness of a Tuscan morning, captured in a glass. This Torricella from Ricasoli is that promise: a discreet elegance, a vibrant freshness that transports you to the heart of the landscapes I love so much.
Nestled within Ricasoli's historic estate, the Torricella Vineyard at Brolio is the cradle of this wine. Here, winemaking tradition blends with innovation to give birth to this 100% Chardonnay. It is a testament to the grape variety's ability to express itself with a truly Tuscan finesse, far from clichés.
To the eye, you will discover a luminous straw-yellow color, a promise of beautiful liveliness. On the nose, I first perceive notes of flowers, elderberry and violet, then apple and a discreet minerality that invite tasting. On the palate, it is a dance between freshness and balanced savoriness. This wine was aged for nine months in barrels, of which 20% new, on fine lees, with frequent bâtonnage, a method that gives it its texture and complexity without masking its purity.
This Chardonnay is an invitation to conviviality. I particularly recommend it with a panzanella, that Tuscan bread salad, where its freshness will enhance the Mediterranean flavors. It will also pair wonderfully with antipasti, a delicate oven-baked fish or light white meats.
Served between 10 and 12 °C, it will reveal its full personality. It is the ideal companion for a moment of sharing, an evening with friends, or simply to transport yourself to Tuscany for the time of a glass. This wine is proof that Tuscany also knows how to excel in the art of whites, with an authentic signature full of character.
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