COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Canaiolo
PRODUCER
Ricasoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rocca Guicciarda is a historic estate-selection Riserva from the legendary Ricasoli family, based at the magnificent Castello di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti. As the oldest winery in Italy, with roots dating back to 1141, Ricasoli holds a foundational place in wine history. It was here in 1872 that Baron Bettino Ricasoli formulated the original recipe for Chianti. Rocca Guicciarda, once one of the family's most important feudal estates, continues to represent a benchmark for traditional Chianti Classico Riserva, showcasing the diverse, high-elevation soils of the Brolio estate.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy and the second oldest in the world, with a history dating back to 1141.
Fact 02
Baron Bettino Ricasoli, who twice served as Italy's Prime Minister, created the original Chianti blend recipe at Brolio Castle in 1872.
Fact 03
The wine is named after Rocca Guicciarda, historically one of the Ricasoli family's most important feudal estates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from estate vineyards situated between 280 and 480 meters above sea level, spanning five distinct geological soil formations. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 24°C to 27°C, followed by 14 to 16 days of skin contact. The wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of second- and third-use tonneaux and large traditional oak casks (botte grande). Finally, it undergoes a minimum of 3 months of bottle refinement before release.
