Winery Ricasoli - Brolio Chianti Classico

Winery RicasoliBrolio Chianti Classico

3.7
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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 Chianti Classico of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Chianti Classico of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 70 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the Brolio Chianti Classico from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Brolio Chianti Classico 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

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with vegetal taste

hay, tomato leaf

Wine with floral taste

violet, perfume

On the nose the Brolio Chianti Classico of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, bing cherry or savory and sometimes also flavors of sage, cedar or sweet tobacco.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Brolio Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Brolio Chianti Classico - 2018
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 70 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Brolio Chianti Classico from Winery Ricasoli are 1978, 1997, 1998, 1967 and 1999.

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 20 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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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 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 75 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 90000 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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