2019 Barone Ricasoli "Roncicone" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
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James Suckling
Reviewed June 2022The aromas and structure to this single vineyard Chianti Classico are something else this year. The orange-peel, meat and cherry aromas are lifted and spirited. It’s medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are dusty and fine-grained. Structured and sturdy with a granite-like presence.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
This is my favorite wine among this group of new releases from Barone Ricasoli. The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio Roncicone reflects soils that are rich in shells and marine fossils. These conditions deliver sharpness and focus with beautiful minerality, both salty and chalky. To the eye, this textbook Sangiovese is lean and elegant. The bouquet is finessed and layered with wild cherry, mint, blue flower and blood orange. There is an element of rustiness as well, and the mouthfeel is polished and extremely fine. The tannins melt away. Francesco Ricasoli assures me that he and his team "have learned to work the grape." I'd certainly say so. These are stunning results. (ML) 98+
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Decanter
Roncicone is a large 10.87ha vineyard at 320m above sea level in Gaiole in Chianti on soils with deposits of sand, marine fossils and rounded stones, as well as clay further down. Earthy woodland scents accompany hedgerow berries and violet overtones, with a distinct petrichor note. The fine tannins seem less obvious compared to Colledila, letting the intensity of juicy red and black fruits shine. It has lovely freshness, with an almost-menthol character which, combined with the tight and tangy finish, gives this a sense of verticality. (JB)
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Wine Spectator
This spicy red is introduced with a blast of bright cherry fruit, along with strawberry, currant, eucalyptus and tobacco notes. Reveals an underlying mineral element, and dusty tannins present on the finish. All the components are there. (BS)
Details
| Origin | Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
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| Type/Varietal | Sangiovese |
| SKU | 1692103 |