Winery Ricasoli - Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery RicasoliBrolio Chianti Classico Riserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 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 Chianti Classico Riserva of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 30 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

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

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

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

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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 Chianti Classico Riserva - 2017
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Ricasoli are 1967, 2016, 2015, 2010 and 2005.

Informations about the Winery Ricasoli

The winery offers 66 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 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 greatest 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 7500 of of Italy wines
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 25000 of red wines
In the top 35000 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: Table wine

A category of wine with no geographical indication on the label, often resulting from blends between wines from different vineyards in France or the EU. These wines are now called "wines without geographical indication" (and "French wines" if they come from the national territory).

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