Chianti Classico Riserva 'Rocca Guicciarda' Barone Ricasoli

Chianti Classico DOCG • Tuscany • Ricasoli 1141
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Ricasoli 1141
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Chianti Classico DOCG
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins. No filtration and no addition of sulfites
Aging
16 months in barrique
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 95% and other vines 5%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Chianti Classico Riserva 'Rocca Guicciarda' Barone Ricasoli Italian wine - Chianti Classico DOCG from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

This Chianti Classico DOCG stands as a benchmark for Tuscany's highest quality classification. Its 13.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Sangiovese 95% and other vines 5%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards from vines planted in 1970 on clay-sandy soils with south-east exposure. Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins. No filtration and no addition of sulfites. The wine is aged 16 months in barrique. A wine true to the storied winemaking heritage of Tuscany.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Florentine steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina)
🍽️ Tuscan ribollita soup
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs

About Tuscany Wine Region

From the rolling hills of Chianti to the coastal Maremma, Tuscany's diverse terroir produces wines of exceptional character and aging potential.

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