BARONE RICASOLI Chianti Classico DOCG Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2021 750ml

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Short Description

A flagship Italian red wine from Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Tuscany, produced by the historic Barone Ricasoli estate at Castello di Brolio. Elegant, concentrated, and complex, with red cherry, ripe red fruit, cedar, tobacco, white pepper, incense, dried herbs, spice, fresh acidity, firm polished tannins, and a long refined finish. Perfect with grilled steak, roast lamb, beef stew, Tuscan sausages, pasta Bolognese, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, and aged cheese. The official Ricasoli technical sheet lists the 2021 Castello di Brolio as 100% Sangiovese from Gaiole, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione.

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Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico DOCG Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2021 is a flagship Tuscan red wine from Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, produced by the historic Barone Ricasoli estate at Castello di Brolio. This wine represents one of the estate’s most prestigious bottlings and is made only in selected vintages from carefully chosen estate-grown grapes. Ricasoli describes Castello di Brolio as its flagship wine, created from grapes selected from the most representative soils in Brolio.

The official Ricasoli technical sheet lists the 2021 vintage as 100% Sangiovese, from vineyards planted between 1994 and 2005, at 400–490 metres above sea level, with south and southwest exposure. The wine is linked to the Gaiole area of Chianti Classico and reflects three important Brolio soil types, including Galestro and Alberese-influenced soils.

In the glass, it shows a deep ruby red colour with a refined and complex aromatic profile. Expect red cherry, ripe red fruit, cedar, tobacco, white pepper, incense, dried herbs, savoury spice, and subtle earthy notes. Vinous describes the 2021 Castello di Brolio as bright, complex, energetic, and one of the finest editions tasted, with 94 points noted in retail excerpts.

On the palate, it is elegant and structured, with fresh acidity, concentrated Sangiovese fruit, firm polished tannins, savoury depth, and a long refined finish. This is a great choice for customers looking for a premium Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with classic Tuscan character, strong ageing potential, and excellent food-pairing versatility.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby red with garnet highlights
Aroma: Red cherry, ripe red fruit, cedar, tobacco, white pepper, incense, dried herbs, spice, subtle earth
Palate: Elegant, concentrated, structured, and complex, with fresh acidity, red fruit, savoury spice, and polished tannins
Finish: Long, refined, savoury, lightly spicy, and persistent

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Grilled steak
Roast lamb
Beef stew
Tuscan sausages
Pasta Bolognese
Tomato-based pasta
Roast pork
BBQ meats
Mushroom risotto
Roast chicken
Charcuterie
Aged cheese
Pecorino
Hard cheese
Italian-style dinners

Serving Suggestion

Serve slightly cool at around 16°C–18°C. Open 45–60 minutes before drinking, or decant briefly, to let the red cherry, cedar, tobacco, dried herbs, white pepper, and structured Sangiovese character become more expressive.