2020 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Roncicone (750ml)

Crafted from a single ten-hectare Sangiovese plot near Gaiole, the 2020 Barone Ricasoli Gran Selezione Roncicone translates its unique sandy, marine-fossil soil into a structured, full-bodied red wine. Sourced from Castello di Brolio, Italy’s oldest verified winemaking estate dating back to 1141, this vintage uses gravity-fed extraction to preserve delicate aromatic compounds before maturing in a calculated mix of large wooden casks and smaller barriques. Production remains tightly limited to approximately 10,000 bottles annually to maintain concentration and site specificity.

On the palate, the 2020 delivers ripe plum, red currant, and dried cherries layered with fresh floral notes, toasted walnut, and subtle campfire ash. Fine, slightly chewy tannins frame a savory, mineral-driven finish that naturally complements rich, earth-centered meals. This wine pairs best with braised beef short ribs, aged Pecorino Toscano, or a slow-cooked lentil stew. Decant for 30 minutes before serving to allow the layered aromatics to fully integrate.