I came away from our Visit To Chianti with this superb bottle of wine from the Barone Riccasoli winery in Castello di Brolio. Here are my tasting notes:
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, 2006, Rocca Guicciarda, Produced by Barone RiccasoliCost €14.50, 13.5% abv
The label tells you that only the best vintages are produced and bottled as “Riserva” after an aging period of 20 months in French oak casks and barrels. This Chianti Classico displays a ruby red colour deepening to garnet, a complex bouquet with subtle tones of pressed violets and a rich and generous taste.
Chianti Classico Riserva, Wine From Tuscany
From what I remember of what I was told at the winery, this wine is stored in larger oak barrels, so it takes on less oak than the more expensive Chianti they had on offer. It’s a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino and Canaiolo.
On the nose it had beautiful blackberry,cherry and cinnamon aromas (no one could get the pressed violets!). In the mouth it had lovely soft tannin which balanced perfectly with the alcohol and acidity. The finish had a lovely lingering cherry flavour.
Verdict: Delicious, buy again!
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