Tuscany, ItalyRocca Guicciarda is a DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva that mixes 90/5/5 sangiovese, merlot, and canaiolo. It is also an old name that Ricasoli used for its most prestigious estate. Still, today it is a blend of sites that lie on the five most representative soils in Brolio: sandstone, galestro, alberese, marine deposits of sandy deposits and clay at deeper levels and ancient fluvial terrace 0f silty deposits with clay. The winemaking, while attentive, is unremarkable. The wine spends 18 months in tonneau and large casks and a further three to six months in the bottle. Look for a richer, deeper, earthier style of Chianti with dark plum with a robust, savoury underside. A gastronomic release that begs for mushrooms in risotto, pasta, or even a favourite duck dish. Baron Francesco Ricasoli is the 32nd generation family member to live on the property carrying on the dream and the vision that his ancestor first began 875 years ago.Tasted: 12 August 2022Tasted by: Prices:
Tuscany, ItalyBaron Francesco Ricasoli is the 32nd generation family member to live on these Tuscan lands, and caretake the ancient Brolio castle. Francesco is carrying on the dream and on with the vision that his ancestor first began 875 years ago. Previously, Rocca Guicciarda was one of Ricasoli's most important estates. Today, interestingly, this modern-styled wine it is the name of this Chianti Classico Riserva, drawn from various parts of the estate. Predominantly sangiovese, with five percent each of merlot and canaiolo, this was fermented in stainless, aged 18 months in large tonneaux and cask, before six months in bottle. The added grapes lend a dark fleshiness to this polished wine, with wild plum woven through black cherry, worked leather, autumnal forest, cinnamon bark spicing. Acidity is lofted via soils and altitude, while tannins are lightly furry, hugging this to a spiced finish. One to enjoy now with richer autumn stews / braises.Tasted: 20 August 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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