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Barone Ricasoli : Roncicone Gran Selezione 2018

Barone Ricasoli : Roncicone Gran Selezione 2018

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Description

The uniqueness and sophistication of a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione by Barone Ricasoli

The estate

The Ricasoli family, whose origins date back to the 7th century, is one of the oldest Italian families. Barone Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy, following the acquisition of Château Brolio by the Ricasoli family in 1141. Aware of this estate’s great potential, the Ricasoli family undertook major restructuring work at the vineyards and modernised wine-growing practices, with the ambition of producing great wines derived from this terroir in Brolio.

The wines from this estate in Tuscany were therefore exported beyond borders and reputed for their quality, notably in 1867, when the wine from Brolio won the first gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. After years of research and experimentation, in 1872, Bettino Ricasoli created the "formula" for the production of Chianti, now named Chianti Classico.

With a surface area of 1200 hectares, of which 240 hectares are vines, the vineyard at the estate is the largest in the wine-growing region of Chianti.

The vineyard

The Roncicone Gran Selezione 2018 by Barone Ricasoli is produced from a 10.87-hectare vineyard, planted between 1998 and 2000 at 320 metres of altitude. Facing south-east, this terroir is planted on a rich soil made up of marine deposits from Pliocene times, which includes sand, stones and, deeper in the soil, clay. The location of this vineyard, on gentle slopes in the central part of the estate, contributes to the unique signature of this cuvée.

The wine

The Roncicone Gran Selezione is one of 3 exclusive, plot-based and mono-varietal cuvées created by the estate. These exceptional wines are of a most refined quality and demonstrate the excellence of this iconic estate.

The vintage

2018 was marked by conditions that were wetter than other years. The high temperatures during the summer, as well as in September and October, were beneficial for berry ripeness.

Winemaking and ageing

The manually harvested grapes are carefully sorted, with only those of the best quality preserved. Destemming precedes gravity-based transferral in 100hL truncated, stainless steel vats. Thermoregulated fementation at 24-27°C is accompanied by daily punch-downs. Pellicular maceration for 14 to 16 days. Ageing lasts for 18 months in 500-litre barrels, of which 30% are new and 70% are from two previous wines.

Blend

The Roncicone Gran Selezione 2018 by Barone Ricasoli is 100% Sangiovese.

Barone Ricasoli : Roncicone Gran Selezione 2018
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