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1997 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 48
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AlphaMikeFoxtrot Likes this wine: 92 points
July 16, 2022 - This drinks beautifully right now! Notes of leather, dust, cumin, red cherries and strawberries. Medium acid and some nice tannin here, which is impressive given the age. The spice is most prominent toward the end of the palate. Overall a balanced CC that can age longer still.
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NickNYC Likes this wine: 92 points
February 1, 2021 - very good showing, very ready. the nose is not overly complex but appealing. on the palate, all pieces fall together perfectly. very nice now
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olioli wrote: 91 points
June 5, 2020 - Achat récent. 1ère de 3.
Bouchon imbibé au 3/4.
Je m'attendais à un vin davantage évolué. Belle surprise.
Typique CC de 20 ans+; sel de céleri après environ 30 minutes!
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Volleyball wrote: 90 points
March 24, 2020 - Really enjoyable, medium bodied Chianti that went great with spaghetti bolognese. I thought it might be a bit old, but no, clearly well stored and perfect right now, with solid acid keeping it fresh.
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vindictive wrote:
July 31, 2018 - bottle and fill excellent, cork was fairly saturated with one finger of seepage. Somewhat dull color brightening only a little with time, improved with air, but old now. Turning to prune and moldy earth, still some tobacco and serviceable with eggplant Parmesan. This was always a good Chianti / blend for a '97 (a hot and ridiculous vintage), but past best now. Perhaps bottles with ideal storage could still be good.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Barone Ricasoli
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Castello di Brolio
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
- UPC Codes 001291117516, 083664864171, 618109020210
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 519 (66%)
- Consumed 265 (34%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
89% Like It 9 votes
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- VarietySangiovese Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionChianti
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