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Cru Gran Selezione: the Roncicone Vineyard in Gaiole, 100% Sangiovese with indigenous yeasts, aged 22 months in 500 L barrels then 8 months in bottle. No awards or organic mention is specified, and the crossed-out price of €68.25 is not verifiable.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Roncicone Vineyard cru in Gaiole, 100% Sangiovese: appellation and zone named with precision, ripe red fruit profile consistent.
No awards or guide mentioned; the producer Ricasoli is named but without any attested distinction, so score within the range of a simple absence.
€53.90 for a cru Gran Selezione with 22 months in barrels and 8 months in bottle: price consistent with the rank, crossed-out price of €68.25 not verifiable.
Precise pairings (red meat, game, aged cheeses, mushrooms), detailed aromatic profile and decanting advice; temperature only described as moderate.
Ricasoli named and located in Gaiole, indigenous yeasts, fermentation at 24-27°C, maceration 14-16 days, 22 months in 500 L barrels of which 30% new, 8 months in bottle.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the quintessence of Chianti Classico, the one that whispers to you stories of earth and sun. This wine is an invitation to discovery, a pure and vibrant expression that connects you directly to the heart of Tuscany. You will love this sensory journey.
I take you to the heart of Chianti Classico, in the historic municipality of Gaiole, where the Ricasoli estate cultivates the Roncicone Vineyard. It is here, on these blessed lands, that this Sangiovese of remarkable purity is born. The Ricasoli estate, whose history is intrinsically linked to that of Chianti, puts its ancestral know-how at the service of this cru, crafted with indigenous yeasts to preserve the authenticity of its terroir. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, at a controlled temperature between 24 and 27°C, with a maceration of 14 to 16 days, allowing a gentle and precise extraction of aromas and tannins.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Roncicone displays an intense ruby color and beautiful clarity, a promise of a rich tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by scents of ripe red fruits, accompanied by resinous and floral notes, which evolve towards spicy and undergrowth nuances with aeration. On the palate, it reveals a balanced structure, where fruit and tannins harmonize perfectly. Its sustained freshness and its sapid gustative texture accompany the tasting through to a persistent finish, where you will find fruity echoes and a light mineral touch. It was aged for 22 months in 500-liter barrels, of which 30% new and 70% second passage, then refined for 8 months in bottle, which gives it remarkable complexity and elegance.
To fully appreciate this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Roncicone, I advise you to serve it at a moderate temperature and to open it a little in advance, or even decant it to bring out all its complexity. It will be the ideal companion for your red meat, game or aged cheese dishes. Imagine it alongside typical preparations of Tuscan cuisine, or with recipes based on mushrooms and flavorful sauces. Its structure and aromatic richness will make it a real asset for your convivial tables. This wine has good aging potential, allowing you to keep it for a few years if you wish to see it evolve and gain depth.
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