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Ricasoli 'Brolio' Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -359
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WineScores' Review

Fragrant, elegant, concentrated.
The Riserva tier is the second highest level of Chianti Classico wines after Gran Selezione. This one, from Ricasoli has dulcet notes of strawberry, cherry and violets woven with fresh turned soil and pipe tobacco. The mouthfeel is lovely, it has concentration and elegance and flavours of toasted spice, crushed stone, red berries and cocoa. The finish is powerful and trails flavours of Italian herbs and coffee. It weighs in at 14.5% alc, so has some heft.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Cheese - Hard/Aged, Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers, Italian Food, Tomatoes and Tomato Sauces


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Wine Scores reviewed - 2022-10-14 13:41:11.0

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