Ricasoli Chianti Classico Brolio DOCG 2020

$36.99

Intense ruby red color. Hints of flowers and red fruit aromas emerge. The palate is rich, with smooth tannins and well-balanced acidity. The savory notes are typical of the terroir of Brolio

 

Description

Tasting with Barone Ricasoli – thedirtonwine

Ricasoli is one of the oldest wineries in the World. Established in 1141.

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Area: Toscana/ Tuscany

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG

Grapes: Sangiovese 95% , Colorino 5%

Soil: Vineyards are grown on the five most representative soils in Brolio:  Macigno del Chianti (sandstone), Scaglia Toscana (Galestro), Monte Morello (Alberese), Marine Deposit (sandy deposits and clay at deeper levels) and Ancient Fluvial Terrace (silty deposits with clay).

Production Area: Estate Chianti Classico

Harvest: The grapes have been harvested from mid-September to early-October.

Growing Season:  Autumn was very rainy and quite cold. Winter was mild and not particularly rainy. Spring, therefore, continued with average temperatures and scarce rainfall. What characterized the summer of 2020 was the almost total absence of precipitation, with a total of about 30 mm. No particular vegetative difficulties of the plants were observed in this period, thanks to careful management of the vineyards and soils. Finally, the month of October displayed all its typical characteristics: lower temperatures during the night, and an alternation of rainy and sunny days, which however have allowed an end of the harvest with excellent grape quality.

Tasting notes Intense ruby red color. Hints of flowers and red fruit aromas emerge. The palate is rich, with smooth tannins and well-balanced acidity. The savory notes are typical of the terroir of Brolio

Fermentation Temperature: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C-27°C (75.2°-80.6°F) with 14-16 days of skin contact.

Ageing: 9 months in tonneaux of second and third passage.

Alcohol: 14% vol.  |pH: 3,37   |Total acidity: 5,42 g/l
Total polyphenols (as Gallic acid): 2025 g/l  |Net dry extract: 27,69 g/l

RATING

Vintage 2020

James Suckling 2022 92/100
WinesCritic.com 2022 93/100

 

Vintage 2019

GardiniNotes.com 2021 92+/100
Decanter 2021 90/100
James Suckling 2021 91/100

 

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Additional information

bottle | case (5% discount)

bottle, case (5% discount)

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