COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Canaiolo
PRODUCER
Barone Ricasoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rocca Guicciarda Riserva 2021 is a Chianti Classico DOCG from Barone Ricasoli, a winery with a history stretching back to 1141. Located in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, the estate is deeply connected to the evolution of Chianti wines. This particular Riserva is crafted predominantly from Sangiovese, complemented by Merlot and Canaiolo, representing a modern interpretation of a classic Tuscan blend. The Ricasoli family, led by Francesco Ricasoli, is dedicated to vineyard research and expressing the distinctiveness of their estate's terroirs.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ricasoli is one of the oldest family-owned wineries globally.
Fact 02
The estate played a key role in defining the Chianti blend.
Fact 03
The wine's name, Rocca Guicciarda, refers to a historic castle on the Ricasoli estate.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rocca Guicciarda Riserva is produced through fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures and skin contact. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 21 months in a combination of barriques, tonneaux, and large casks. It then undergoes a further 3 to 6 months of bottle aging before release. The producer, Barone Ricasoli, is known for its commitment to research and development in vineyard management and soil analysis.
