Winery Ricasoli - Castello di Brolio

Winery RicasoliCastello di Brolio

4.3
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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 Castello di Brolio of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
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 Castello di Brolio of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 5 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the Castello di Brolio from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Castello di Brolio 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 Castello di Brolio 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 Castello di Brolio.

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
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

Castello di Brolio - 2018
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Castello di Brolio - 2016
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Castello di Brolio - 2015
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Castello di Brolio - 2011
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Castello di Brolio - 2010
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Castello di Brolio - 2008
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Castello di Brolio - 2007
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Castello di Brolio from Winery Ricasoli are 2011, 2010, 2016, 2007 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 3 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 950 of of Italy wines
In the top 5 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 4500 of red wines
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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: Malic (acid)

An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.

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