Winery Ricasoli - Casalferro

Winery RicasoliCasalferro

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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 Casalferro of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Casalferro of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 20 of wines of Toscane.

Taste structure of the Casalferro from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Casalferro of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Casalferro 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 tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Casalferro.

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Casalferro - 2018
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Casalferro - 2017
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Casalferro - 2016
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 411110
Casalferro - 2015
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Casalferro - 2013
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 411110
Casalferro - 2012
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Casalferro - 2011
In the top 20 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Casalferro from Winery Ricasoli are 1997, 2000, 2005, 2015 and 2011.

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 Toscane
Find the Winery Ricasoli on Facebook and on Twitter

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

Top wine Toscane
In the top 4500 of of Italy wines
In the top 25 of of Toscane wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

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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