Palate
The wine that in 1993, has re-launched Barone Ricasoli as fine premium wine producer, stands today out with a great balance and a round and elegant body.
Growing Conditions
Production area: Gaiole in Chianti The grapes come from vineyards set 350 – 400 meters above sea level, mainly from the vineyard of the same name with southwest exposure, with a predominance of calcareous sandstone and Alberese stone.
Following a relatively mild and rainy spring came an unusually cool summer lasting until mid- August. Starting with the 15th of August, however, there was a hot spell that lasted 15 days. In the grapes already nearly fully mature, there was a considerable reduction in juice resulting in a more highly concentrated level of sugars.
Harvest
The harvest was begun early with Merlot on August 28th and Sangiovese on September 25th.
Bottling
June 2002
Winemaking
33° C – Maceration period: 18 days for Sangiovese, 16 for Merlot
Aging
18 months in barriques – Bottle ageing: 4 months
