The Winery Ricasoli of Chianti Classico of Tuscany

Winery Ricasoli
The winery offers 65 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Ricasoli is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 65 wines for sale in of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Ricasoli Estate is one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the Chianti Classico region of Italy. The estate covers over 235 hectares of vineyards, providing a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding Tuscan hills. The historic vineyard is known for defining the original recipe of Chianti Classico in 1872, a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, and 15% Malvasia and Trebbiano. The vinicultural tradition of the Ricasoli Estate dates back centuries, forming an integral part of the region's rich history and culture. These vineyards have been cultivated and cared for by the same family since the 12th century, passed down from generation to generation instilling a deep devotion and respect for the terroir and wine-making traditions of the region. The medieval castle of Brolio, the center of the wine production, dominates the landscape. Its romantic silhouette, emerging from the morning mist, is an impressive tribute to the power and solidity of the estate's ancestors. The wines from the Ricasoli Estate are exquisite, mirroring the passion and dedication put into their production. They are known for their refined structure, elegance, and complexity. Sweet yet robust, each glass is a savory blend of fruity and woody notes, complemented by a fresh acidity that perfectly balances the richness of the wine. The renown of the Ricasoli Estate does not end at the vine. The estate also houses an established restaurant, offering refined local cuisine that perfectly complements their wines. The ingredients are local and seasonal, ensuring each bite is as fresh and vibrant as the surrounding landscape.

Top Winery Ricasoli wines

Looking for the best Winery Ricasoli wines in Chianti Classico among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Ricasoli wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Ricasoli wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Ricasoli

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Ricasoli

How Winery Ricasoli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, adapted vietnamese fondue or nanie's diced ham quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Ricasoli

On the nose the red wine of Winery Ricasoli. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Ricasoli. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Ricasoli

  • 1978With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1972With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1967With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.12/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Ricasoli.

  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.

In the mouth of Chianti Classico is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 697 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti Classico, producing 1559 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry.

The top sweet wines of Winery Ricasoli

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Ricasoli

How Winery Ricasoli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, roast veal in the oven or rabbit with prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Ricasoli

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Ricasoli. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of smoke, quince or peach.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Ricasoli

  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.15/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Ricasoli.

  • Sangiovese
  • Malvasia
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top white wines of Winery Ricasoli

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Ricasoli

How Winery Ricasoli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with peas and bacon, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or palm trees for the aperitif!.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Ricasoli

On the nose the white wine of Winery Ricasoli. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Ricasoli. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Ricasoli

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Ricasoli.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Malvasia

The word of the wine: Ventilate

Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.

The top pink wines of Winery Ricasoli

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Ricasoli

How Winery Ricasoli wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), roast veal orloff or spaghetti squash with cream and bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Ricasoli

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Ricasoli. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Ricasoli

  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Ricasoli.

  • Merlot
  • Sangiovese

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Ricasoli

Planning a wine route in the of Chianti Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Ricasoli.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.