Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2018

Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2018

 

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Barone Ricasoli
Casalferro 2018
  • Vintage : 2018
  • Country : Italy
  • Region : Tuscany
  • Subregion
  • Type : Red
  • Style Rich and Spicy
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Merlot

Casalferro was first produced in 1993 when Francesco Ricasoli became President of the company. A pure Merlot produced only during the best years, Casalferro is obtained from the vineyard of the same name which contributes to the exclusive personality of this great Chianti merlot.

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 95 2018
RP Robert Parker 93 2018
WS Wine Spectator 92 2018
DCT Decanter 94 2015
VN Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 91 2010
More information on wine critics and ratings
This monovarietal merlot stands out for its balsamic, mineral and spicy notes that cover the black and red berries at the beginning, but then have to surrender to them as they appear and amplify in the glass during the tasting. Young and exuberant. Rich, vigorous and powerful. A delicious wine to drink straight away. A wine also able to defy time. It can be enjoyed for a long time.

James Suckling (JS) : 95 Points (2018)
A very precise and beautiful merlot with violets, spices and blackcurrants. Extremely perfumed. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a long, lustrous finish, showing finesse and complexity. Delicious to drink now, but will improve with age. About 9,000 bottles. Drink or hold.

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2018)
During my visit to Barone Ricasoli, Francesco Ricasoli described the 2018 vintage as challenging and 2019 as balanced. The 2018 Casalferro, made from 100% Merlot, takes on that challenge. The last vintage we saw was 2016, because this wine was not produced in the scorching hot 2017 vintage. In fact, this edition was released later than normal and the price point is higher. The bottle sports a new design. Cool-climate fruit, sourced from various sites, including one that is located 500 meters above sea level, is the Casalferro secret. It delivers vertical power and intensity with dark fruit, spice and dried mint. This wine is drinking beautifully right now.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 92 Points (2018)
A mouthfilling version, this red delivers plum, loam, cedar and sweet spice flavors. Balanced, with dense yet well-integrated tannins. Ends with notes of rosemary and thyme. Fine length. Merlot. Drink now.

Decanter (DCT) : 94 Points (2015)
Spicy oak with red fruit, blueberry and cherry aromas. The palate is gently smoky with fine tannin and a chalky minerality.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 91 Points (2010)
The 2010 Casalferro is 100% Merlot. Tar, licorice, smoke, iron and a host of dark nuances give the 2010 its sense of weight and gravitas. There is a lot going on in the glass in this powerful, imposing wine.

Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
Barone Ricasoli
Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
JS
95
WS
97
RP
94
Colledila is the grand Chianti Classico cru with a complex structure and outstanding modern elegance. Pure Sangiovese, it exalts all the magnificent gifts of this varietal and the limited volumes of the Colledila vineyard render it all the more exclusive.
85,00 €
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RP
90
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89
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Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2018 Reviewed by James Suckling 30-08-2022 . Score: 4