Description
Ricasoli “Roncicone” Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2018/2019/2020
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Area: Toscana/ Tuscany
Planted in: 1998-2000 Density: 6.600 plants/ha
Surface Area: 10,87 ha Training: spurred cordon
Altitude: 320 a.s.l.m. Clone: Sangiovese VCR23, VCR5
Exposure: South-East Rootstock: 420A
Alcohol: 14% vol. Total acidity: 6,03 g/l
ph: 3,33 Non-Reducing Extract: 27,48 g/l
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid): 2234 g/l
Soil: The soil of the vineyard of the same name consists of marine deposits of Pliocene origin, with the presence of sandy deposits and stones smoothed by the sea, while lower down there is clay. Good organic matter content. Marine fossils and lignite emerge on the surface. The slopes are gentle and the vineyard is located in the central part of the property, to the south of the clayey-limestone soils.
Winemaking: Fermentation temperature 24-27°C with daily punching. Duration of fermentation and maceration on the skins about 14-16 days.
Ageing: 22 months in 500-litre tonneaux of which 30% new and 70% second passage.
2018 VINTAGE RATINGS
| James Suckling 2021 | 97/100 |
| WinesCritic.com 2021 | 98/100 |
| Wine Spectator 2021 | 93/100 |
| Vinous, Antonio Galloni 2021 | 91/100 |
2019 VINTAGE RATINGS
| WineSpectator 2022 | 94/100 |
| JamesSuckling 2022 | 98/100 |
| Vinous 2022 | 92/100 |
| WinesCritic.com 2022 | 97/100 |
| Robert Parker/The WineAdvocate 2023 | 98+/100 |
2020 VINTAGE RATINGS
| Wine Spectator 2023 | 94/100 |
| James Suckling 2023 | 95/100 |
| Jancis Robinson 2023 | 17+ pts |
| Doctor Wine 2024 | 95/100 |
| Wine Enthusiast 2023 | 93/100 |
| Vinous 2023 by Antonio Galloni | 92/100 |
| The Wine Advocate 2023 | 96/100 |
| WinesCritic.com 2023 | 97/100 |
| Decanter 2023 | 93/100 |
