Italy Barone Ricasoli Chianti 1958
Barone Ricasoli Chianti 1958 is an Italian red wine from Tuscany, produced by Barone Ricasoli under the Chianti appellation. It is crafted from Sangiovese. This vintage belongs to a wine estate historically linked to Castello di Brolio and Bettino Ricasoli, whose research helped define the formula for Chianti in the 19th century. The year 1958 also marks the beginning of Bettino Ricasoli's presidency at the head of the Chianti Consorzio.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- Italie
- Région
- Toscane
- Appellation
- Chianti
- Producteur / Domaine
- Barone Ricasoli
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- Sangiovese
Barone Ricasoli
Ricasoli, also known as Barone Ricasoli or Ricasoli 1141, is a wine estate situated around the Castello di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany. The family-owned estate comprises around 240 hectares of vineyards within a 1,200-hectare estate in the Chianti Classico region. Francesco Ricasoli, the owner of the business, has been at the helm since 1993.
- Owner
- Francesco Ricasoli
- Maître de chais
- Massimiliano Biagi
- Surface (ha)
- 240.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- environ 1 200 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
The history of the Ricasoli family at Brolio dates back to 1141, when their holdings in Chianti were first documented. From the 17th century onwards, the family placed increasing emphasis on the agricultural management of their lands and the production of wine. In the 19th century, Bettino Ricasoli, known as the ‘Iron Baron’, conducted viticultural and oenological research at Brolio alongside his political career. His work helped to define the traditional blend of Chianti; a letter from 1872 sets out, in particular, the proportions of the grape varieties. After the Second World War, the name Castello di Brolio was sold to Seagram, whilst the family retained management of its land and sold its produce to that company. Francesco Ricasoli took over the running of the family business in 1993. He then embarked on a programme to renew the vineyards and map the soils of Brolio. The estate is now owned by Francesco Ricasoli; Massimiliano Biagi, technical director and agronomist, oversees operations in the vineyard and cellars.
