Barone Ricasoli - Castello di Brolio
Gaiole in Chianti · Siena (SI)
Established
1141
Ricasoli family
Yearly production
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Location
Gaiole in Chianti
Siena (SI) · Toscana
Vineyard area
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About 240 hectares of vineyard on the Brolio estate at Gaiole in Chianti, part of a 1,200-hectare property; Sangiovese above all, on varied soils mapped by the family
Appellations
Chianti Classico DOCGToscano o Toscana IGT
History
The Ricasoli family have made wine at Brolio since 1141, and Bettino Ricasoli set down the modern formula for Chianti in 1872.
From about 240 hectares around the Castello di Brolio they make the Chianti Classico, including the Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio and the cru Colledila.
Wines
Illustrative selectionCastello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Sangiovese of the Brolio estate.
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Grapes of these appellations
Who else makes these wines
- Chianti Classico DOCG170 others
- Toscano o Toscana IGT202 others