Winery Ricasoli - Brolio-Bettino

Winery RicasoliBrolio-Bettino

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Brolio-Bettino of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Brolio-Bettino of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 40 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the Brolio-Bettino from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Brolio-Bettino of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

Wine with spices taste

pepper, thyme

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with vegetal taste

celery

On the nose the Brolio-Bettino of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mocha or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, balsamic or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Brolio-Bettino.

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Brolio-Bettino - 2017
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Brolio-Bettino - 2016
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Brolio-Bettino - 2015
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Brolio-Bettino - 2013
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Brolio-Bettino - 2011
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Brolio-Bettino - 2010
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Brolio-Bettino - 2008
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Brolio-Bettino from Winery Ricasoli are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2010 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Ricasoli

The winery offers 65 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
Find the Winery Ricasoli on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Ricasoli is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 60 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 10000 of of Italy wines
In the top 45 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

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.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

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