Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Siena, Tuscany, ItalyWe retasted this wine a couple of months after our last look, and it is just as good, if not better. The Riserva is made from a selection of estate grown grapes grown at 260 to 500 meters above sea level over sandstone, marl, marine deposits, and alberese soils, giving it both authenticity and complexity of place. Full and firm, 2019 opens with floral black cherry that spills onto the palate with streaks of espresso, dark plum, and a slick of tannin lined with a savoury dried herb crust. Thoughtful and dense, it is crushable at the moment, but it should be given the time it needs for all the layers and parts to come together in harmony. One worth giving lots of time in a bottle. Be patient.Tasted: 11 September 2023Tasted by: Prices:
Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Siena, Tuscany, ItalyThis Riserva is made with a selection of estate-grown grapes grown 260 to 500 meters above sea level over sandstone, marl, marine deposits, and alberese soils, giving it an authenticity and complexity of place. Full and firm, 2019 opens with floral black cherry that spills onto the palate with streaks of espresso, more dark plum, and a slick of tannin lined with a savoury dried herb crust. Thoughtful and dense, this needs time for all the layers to come together in harmony. One worth giving lots of time in a bottle. Be patient.Tasted: 12 August 2022Tasted by: Prices:
Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Siena, Tuscany, ItalyBaron Francesco Ricasoli is the 32nd generation family member to live on these Tuscan lands and care for the ancient Brolio castle. Francesco is carrying on the dream and on with the vision that his ancestor first began 875 years ago. This Riserva is entirely sangiovese off predominantly stony soils on the estate, between 300-400m. After a stainless ferment, this rested 18 months in new and 2nd use tonneaux. Sultry and stony dark espresso, black plum, wild blackberry move through this textural, savoury, bigger red, with ample limestone acidity to loft any heft, and carefully managed, dusky and structural tannins holding all intact. Lots of layers and interest here, drinking smartly now (think grilled beef / lamb) but will hold in your cellar.Tasted: 20 August 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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