Ricasoli 1141
Casalferro 2020
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in oak barriques and tonneaux (approximately 30% new oak). |
- Type and grape: 2020 still red wine from Tuscany made from 100% Merlot (clone 181)
- Aroma: Hints of ripe red fruit, cocoa, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel (24-27°C) and maceration for 14-18 days
- Ageing: 18 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux (30% new wood)
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour; excellent with red meats, game and mature cheeses
Description
Type of wine
Casalferro by Barone Ricasoli is a red wine with the Tuscany Typical Geographical Indication (IGT). Produced from Merlot grapes fermented in steel and aged in oak barrels, it reveals an aromatic profile where ripe red fruit blends with complex balsamic and spicy notes. On the palate, it is velvety and enveloping, supported by elegant tannins and a lively acidity. Hints of cocoa, liquorice and dark chocolate lead into a long and persistent finish, perfect for pairing with truffle dishes, mature cheeses and game.
Origin
The grapes are grown on the hills of Gaiole in Chianti, in the historic Chianti Classico territory. The rows, situated between 400 and 500 metres above sea level, enjoy ideal exposure for steady ripening. The rocky soils, composed of sandstone and alberese, are very well-draining and rich in calcium carbonate. This geological matrix, combined with hot and dry summers, gives the wine a defined gustatory structure, enhancing the authentic interaction between the vines and the terroir of origin.
Production process
Winemaking begins with a careful manual harvesting of the clusters. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by slow maceration on the skins to extract colour and polyphenols. The wine then ages in French oak barrels, a phase that deeply enriches its personality. This resting period imparts an intense ruby red colour with violet reflections and integrates elegant toasted and woody sensations into the sweet tannic structure.
History and Interesting Facts
Born in the 1990s from the innovative vision of Francesco Ricasoli, this exceptional 100% Merlot magnificently expresses the terroir of Gaiole in Chianti. The historic Barone Ricasoli winery, combining the centuries-old heritage of Brolio Castle with modern sustainable practices, expertly enhances each individual vineyard plot. This prestigious limited production, awarded 96 Wine Spectator points, perfectly embodies the pinnacle of research and the authentic excellence of one of Italy’s oldest wineries.
Awards
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2020
95/100
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2020
93/100
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
95/100
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2020
96/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1141
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 235
Francesco Ricasoli, current owner and President of the company, has generated new ideas and concepts to render the vineyards sustainable. The ongoing study of soil types and the clonal selection of the Brolio Sangiovese are among his greatest passions, and he has totally renovated the vineyards and completely mapped them. The new wines are therefore the expression of research carried out with the same scientific rigor of his illustrious ancestor but with a contemporary spirit, like a runner receiving the baton and carrying it forward with renewed energy. Read more
| Name | Ricasoli 1141 Casalferro 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ricasoli 1141 |
| Story | History and Interesting FactsBorn in the 1990s from the innovative vision of Francesco Ricasoli, this exceptional 100% Merlot magnificently expresses the terroir of Gaiole in Chianti. The historic Barone Ricasoli winery, combining the centuries-old heritage of Brolio Castle with modern sustainable practices, expertly enhances each individual vineyard plot. This prestigious limited production, awarded 96 Wine Spectator points, perfectly embodies the pinnacle of research and the authentic excellence of one of Italy’s oldest wineries. |
| Origin | Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Brown soils with a fine clay-loam texture, extremely calcareous, with a sub-alkaline pH. Low in organic matter, well-drained, very skeletal and with a medium available water capacity. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5,500–6,600 vines/ha |
| Harvest | In early September |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 to 27 °C |
| Fermentation | 14–18 days |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation at 24–27 °C in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for 14–18 days; ageing for 18 months in oak barriques and tonneaux (approximately 30% new wood). |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled fermentation at 24–27 °C in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for 14–18 days; ageing for 18 months in oak barriques and tonneaux (approximately 30% new wood). |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in oak barriques and tonneaux (approximately 30% new oak). |
| Total acidity | 5.88 gr/L |
| PH | 3.22 |
| Dry extract | 28.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 20000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |