750ml Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG Red Wine (Alpiste)

750ml Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG Red Wine (Alpiste)

Additional Information

Brand: Barone Ricasoli

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Appellation / Subregion: Chianti Classico D.O.C.G

Variety: Sangiovese

Style: Varietal

Size / Format: Bottle = 750 ml

Qty. per Case: 6

Origin: Gaiole (Chianti Classico – Tuscany) – Italy.

Variety(ies): Sangiovese 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% and Petit Verdot 5%.

Aging: French Oak, 18 months (Large barrels, 30% new).

Nose: Aromatic. Cherries, strawberry, violet, hints of vanilla, chocolate and tobacco. Spicy and mineral background.

Mouth: Attack full of freshness. Then unfolds ripe red fruits, a successful acidity, firm tannins with a peppery and mineral touch. Harmony and intensity accompany it until its pronounced finish.

Pairing: Red meats, pasta, risotto, tagliata, lamb, game and mature cheeses.

Product Description

Sommelier Randall Calderón Chacón’s Comments: Castello di Brolio is one of the few Chianti Classico that has a long tradition and a quality recognized over the centuries. Gran Selezione is the new and highest classification of Chianti Classico. Limited production of 70,000 bottles, a Boutique wine.

Raw Materials and Ingredients

Sangiovese 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% and Petit Verdot 5%.