COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Barone Ricasoli SPA
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Colledilà Ricasoli is a 100% Sangiovese wine from the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG appellation in Tuscany. It originates from the Colledilà cru, a specific vineyard site documented for centuries within the historic Brolio property. The producer, Barone Ricasoli SPA, is one of Italy's most ancient wine estates, with a lineage of winemakers dating back to the 12th century. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its single-vineyard origin and its classification as Gran Selezione, representing the pinnacle of Chianti Classico production.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€64
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Colledilà is a documented cru from the Brolio property, with records dating back centuries.
Fact 02
The vineyard soil is composed of 'alberese,' a clay-limestone formation rich in calcium carbonate.
Fact 03
This wine is classified as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the highest tier of Chianti Classico production.
Fact 04
Barone Ricasoli is one of Italy's oldest wine-producing families, with a history spanning over 900 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Colledilà Ricasoli begins with hand-harvesting and careful selection of grapes. Fermentation is typically carried out in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 22 months in French oak tonneaux, with 30% of the barrels being new. This aging process contributes to the wine's structure and development.
