Sangiovese 100%
30° C
Maceration period: 16 days
20 months, part in tonneaux and part in barriques
Bottle ageing: 3 months
January 2001
| Gambero Rosso 2002 |  |
| Wine Spectator 2002 | 89/100 |
In years past, Rocca Guicciarda was one of the Baroni Ricasoli’s most important estates. Today, it is the name of the estate’s Chianti Classico Riserva, a traditional wine full of aromas and sensations through an austere character and complex, balanced drinkability. the aromas and sensations of the territory.
PRODUCTION AREA
Chianti Classico
It is usually October before the Sangiovese and other grapes bought in from the area are harvested for the production of Rocca Guicciarda. After fermentation part of the vintage destined for this Riserva goes into barriques and the rest into tonneaux for a period of 20 months, after which it is aged in bottle for a minimum of another three. Its is ruby red with purple hues and has an intense bouquet with hints of blackberry, raspberry, violets and vanilla. Its large, mellow, velvety body has a full and generous flavour, rich in tannins.
Its is ruby red with purple hues and has an intense bouquet with hints of blackberry, raspberry, violets and vanilla. Its large, mellow, velvety body has a full and generous flavour, rich in tannins