Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva is a red produced by Barone Ricasoli in Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy. Classified as Riserva. Made from Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Classification: Riserva
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Barone Ricasoli's Brolio Riserva, from the historic Brolio estate at Gaiole in Chianti where Bettino Ricasoli codified the Chianti formula. Mostly Sangiovese (at least 80%) with about 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak including some new barrels. Ripe red cherry and plum with orange peel, vanilla and sweet spice, turning to mushroom and leather with age; voluminous and modern in style, with structured, appreciable tannin and Sangiovese's bright acidity.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva from?
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva is produced by Barone Ricasoli in Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva?
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.