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Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2015 Wine Review

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2015

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2015

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Ricasoli

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

A lovely wine, especially for the money! A robust Italian red wine made from the classic Sangiovese grape. Aromas of dark red fruit and a lick of spice. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1-2 hours.

Chianti Classico food pairings: veal chops, chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2015 was reviewed on November 7, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 3962
  • $22.96 
  • 1,135 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Big, juicy and bold. Complex and layered with blackberry, strawberry, aged leather, savoury herb and subtle baking spices. Long finish with persistence of blackberry and leather. Full bodied, high acidity, medium plus tannins. Mouthwatering and chewy mouthfeel. Pairs well with tomato based pasta dishes and tasted additional Italian favourites. Decanted 2015 vintage 2h. Tasted Jan 2018. 92 points.
Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Plump blueberry aromas are found in this Chianti Classico as well as cocoa and hints of leather and truffle. It has tart blackberry and dark berry flavours, a certain meaty quality, and the tannins are medium and well incorporated with the flavours and acidity of the wine.

Tasted November 2017
Wineboy rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A fairly traditional Chianti Classico offering cherry and forest floor aromas. Crisp acids with noted tannins. Finish is fully dry, dryer even than typical for Chianti Classico.
Ricasoli Brolio (2015) is a full-bodied Chianti Classico from the Tuscany wine region made from Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes. Pair with an herb-rubbed bavette steak. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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