Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 1996

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    Vintage
    1996

    Size
    750ML

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    This fine red is produced primarily from a special selection of Sangiovese blended with other noble reds. Casalferro is not made according to a set formula but is produced each year to best exalt the characteristics of Sangiovese combined with other prestigious red grapes, such as Cabernet and Merlot - an ongoing experiment in the best Ricasoli tradition. The first fermentation is obtained at a temperature of 30-33 degrees and the wine is left to macerate with its skins for about 16-18 days. It matures in barrique for 16-18 months, followed by a long period of bottle ageing. Casalferro is distinguished for its intense ruby red colour, its generous and persistent bouquet with hints of violets and its full, large, round body with a dense concentration of soft and velvety tannins.

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    Barone Ricasoli The History of Ricasoli and Brolio Winery Video

    The history of Italy cannot be told without including the prominent contributions of the Ricasoli family, who have produced wine since 1141.  Ricasoli is documented as the oldest winery in Italy and the fourth oldest family business in the world. A beautiful illustration of the family tree in 1584 is one of the first images of the Chianti area and the family archives include export receipts dating back to the late 1600s. However, perhaps the most famous historical contribution came from Baron Bettino Ricasoli, who was not only twice the prime minister of Italy, but after 30 years of experimentation and documentation, developed the original formula for the Chianti wine that became the standard for the region.

    The heart of the Ricasoli wine production comes from the Brolio castello, a magnificent castle located in the commune of Gaiole in Chianti, which was built as an outpost to defend Florence from the rival city of Siena. Within the estate, ancient cannonballs and even more recent WWII artillery shells have been found, evidence of the historical strategic importance of the castle with views of the entire Chianti Classico area. The 3,000 acre estate includes 580 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards, ranging in altitude from 800 to 1,500 feet. Each plot is harvested and fermented separately with meticulous dedication.

    Baron Francesco Ricasoli has been at the helm of the winery since 1993 and with the deepest respect for his renowned ancestors, he has guided the estate in innovation and sustainable vineyard practices. The ongoing study of soil types and the clonal selection of the Brolio Sangiovese are among his greatest passions and he has been responsible for total renovation and re-mapping of the vineyards. Today, the wines are a reflection of the family’s nine hundred year dedication to quality winemaking and innovation at the Brolio estate.

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