Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2011
$70
Black cherry, raspberry and spicy oak flavors mark this flashy red. The tannins show a lot of bark but not much bite. This should settle in nicely in a year or so. Best from 2016 through 2023. 41,500 cases made.
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Feb 28, 2015
Primary Grape
Sangiovese
The name Sangiovese comes from the Latin sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove." Its color mirrors its etymology: The wines range from brick red to copper-tinged, and can be quite concentrated. Although the grape is originally from southern Italy, the central region of Tuscany boasts the best Sangiovese wines in the world. It is the most widely planted grape variety in the country.
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Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2011
Black cherry, raspberry and spicy oak flavors mark this flashy red. The tannins show a lot of bark but not much bite. This should settle in nicely in a year or so. Best from 2016 through 2023. 41,500 cases made.
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Feb 28, 2015
Primary Grape
Sangiovese
The name Sangiovese comes from the Latin sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove." Its color mirrors its etymology: The wines range from brick red to copper-tinged, and can be quite concentrated. Although the grape is originally from southern Italy, the central region of Tuscany boasts the best Sangiovese wines in the world. It is the most widely planted grape variety in the country.
