Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG 2018

Reviewed on January 15, 2021

Not only is Chianti Classico one of Italy’s most famous wines, it is also one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine appellations. The Ricasoli Brolio is a benchmark and an excellent introduction to this amazing place. It is the oldest winery in Italy and has been making wine continuously for over 800 years!

It was Baron Bettino Ricasoli, sometimes called the Iron Baron, who invented the recipe for Chianti in the 19th century. The Ricasoli Brolio 2018 is textbook Chianti Classico with its ruby red colour and flavours of cherry, dried herbs and leather. It is a blend of 3 grapes – Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 15% and Cabernet Sauvignon 5%. This wine is built to go with food, and the acidity has a lot to do with it. It particularly shines with tomato based dishes such as cannelloni, pizza and simple spaghetti & meatballs.

Region - Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy