Ricasoli 1141 - Viticulturists in Chianti Classico

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A name linked to wine since 1141, Ricasoli has been included in the official ranking of the longest-running family businesses in the world, among which it represents the oldest Italian wine company. The character who more than any other has marked the destiny of this company is Baron Bettino Ricasoli, a Risorgimento politician who made the history of Italy and wine: President of the Council of the Kingdom of Italy after Cavour, he was responsible for the formulation of the Sangiovese-based blend, with which Chianti wine has been produced for almost 150 years and which the current production regulations still refer to today. History, tradition but also research and innovation, the key words that identify the company today. At its head since 1993, Francesco Ricasoli, who, just like his illustrious ancestor, aware of the great potential of the territory, believed and invested in the zoning project which gave life to "I Cru di Brolio". Colledilà, Roncicone and CeniPrimo, three unique expressions of Sangiovese coming from different soils, are today, together with Castello di Brolio, the standard-bearer of the winery, among the most awarded and appreciated wines throughout the world.

Among Barone Ricasoli's wines awarded and appreciated throughout the world today, the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione "Castello di Brolio" (95 pt James Suckling) , the winery's flagship wine, and the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione "Colledilà" (97 pt) stand out ) , 100% Sangiovese that comes to life from a 7 hectare cru, on a clayey limestone soil known as "Alberese".