Barone Ricasoli : Colledilà Gran Selezione 2019

The balance and vivacity of a Tuscan red wine

The estate

The Ricasoli family, which traces its origins back to the 7th century, is one of the oldest Italian families. Barone Ricasoli is the oldest wine estate in Italy, following the acquisition in 1141 of Château Brolio by the Ricasoli family. Aware of the significant potential of this estate, the Ricasoli family therefore undertook major work to restructure the vineyards and modernise viticultural practices, with the ambition of producing great wines from this Brolio terroir.

The wines from this Tuscan estate were then exported internationally and recognised for their quality, particularly in 1867 when Brolio wine won the first gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. After years of research and experimentation, Bettino Ricasoli created in 1872 the "formula" for the production of Chianti, now called Chianti Classico.

The vineyard

Colledilà Gran Selezione 2019 from Barone Ricasoli is a Tuscan wine from a vineyard south-east of Brolio. Covering an area of 7.62 hectares at an altitude of 380 metres, this vineyard is mainly made up of Sangiovese grapes, planted in 2002. The very stony soils are rich in calcium carbonate and clay, but low in organic matter. These characteristics, combined with excellent exposure, create a unique terroir that gives the wine its complexity and structure.

The vintage

This Chianti Classico wine comes from a vintage marked by unstable weather conditions, with a mild winter, snowfalls in January and a rainy spring, followed by a hot, dry summer. These climatic conditions ensured that the grapes reached optimum ripeness and that the vineyards were in perfect health.

Winemaking and ageing

Vinification takes place at controlled temperatures of between 24° and 27°C, with daily pumping over. Maceration lasts between 14 and 16 days. The wine is then aged for 22 months in 500-litre barrels, 30% of which are new oak and 70% of which are single-vineyard barrels.

Grape variety

Sangiovese (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Colledilà Gran Selezione 2019 from Barone Ricasoli

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a deep ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose reveals a complex bouquet of ripe red fruit mingled with notes of sweet spices and leather.

Palate
The palate is balanced, unveiling a lovely tannic structure and a long, lingering finish.

To serve

the best tasting, this wine should be served at between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing

This Italian wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, wild boar ragù or strong mature cheeses.

Ageing potential

Colledilà Gran Selezione 2019 from Barone Ricasoli can be laid down until 2034.