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Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020

$51.90

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GRAPE VARIETIES

Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 5%, Canaiolo 5%.

SOIL

The vineyards lie on the five most representative soils in Brolio: Macigno del Chianti (sandstone), Scaglia Toscana (galestro), Monte Morello (Alberese), Marine Deposit (sandy deposits and clay at deeper levels) and Ancient Fluvial Terrace (silty deposits with clay).

HARVEST

The grapes have been harvested from mid to end September 2020.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C-27°C (75.2°-80.6°F) with 14-16 days of skin contact.

AGEING

21 months in tonneaux and large casks with 3 to 6 months in the bottle.

VINTAGE AWARDS 
James Suckling 2023 92/100
region

Tuscany Italy

size

750

vintage-year

2017

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