Roncicone Chianti 2019 Barone Ricasoli

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Barone Ricasoli
Vintage	2019
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Sangiovese
Alcohol %	14%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
Stock	8

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

This is my favorite wine among this group of new releases from Barone Ricasoli. The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio Roncicone reflects soils that are rich in shells and marine fossils. These conditions deliver sharpness and focus with beautiful minerality, both salty and chalky. To the eye, this textbook Sangiovese is lean and elegant. The bouquet is finessed and layered with wild cherry, mint, blue flower and blood orange. There is an element of rustiness as well, and the mouthfeel is polished and extremely fine. The tannins melt away. Francesco Ricasoli assures me that he and his team "have learned to work the grape." I'd certainly say so. These are stunning results.

James Suckling (98)

The aromas and structure to this single vineyard Chianti Classico are something else this year. The orange-peel, meat and cherry aromas are lifted and spirited. It’s medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are dusty and fine-grained. Structured and sturdy with a granite-like presence.

BOW (8.75)

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

Sangiovese planted 1998–2000 on soils of marine deposits and large stones that can look like Châteauneuf’s galets, at 320 m above sea level facing south-east.
Pale. Quite transparent ruby. Transparent fruit somehow. Very 21st century. Lots of dry savour and some attractively leafy note on the end. High acidity. Very unlike most people’s idea of Chianti Classico. (JR)