96+ points Luca Gardini: "Intense and balanced, 100% Sangiovese, perfect winery standard bearer. Intense and multifaceted nose, red mulberry, hints of carnation, touches of laurel and rhubarb. The sip has savory tannins, hints of floral nuances and a finish with an officinal return. (Jun 2024)"
96 points James Suckling: "Bright and floral on the nose with orange blossom to the vivid sliced cherry character. Medium body, with ultra-fine tannins that are supple and caressing. Gorgeous cooked peach pie and cherry aftertaste. Delicious to taste now, but better in 2028. (8/7/23)"
96 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Powerful and decidedly structured in the sensorial profile, it shows notes of red plums, plums, agapanthus flowers, cedar pieces, sandalwood, cumin, incense, guarana, cloves and black plums. In the background, mixed flowers, hot asphalt and graphite describe the secondary scene. Full body, very soft tannins of excellent workmanship and an elegant and relaxed finish that shows grace and taste balance. Drink now or grow old. (Jul 2023)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "One of the estate's most important and successful bottles, the Barone Ricasoli 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio is plump and rich with warm-vintage layers of blackberry, juicy cherry, spice and soft earth. It ages in tonneaux for 22 months, of which only 30% is new oak, yet that is more than enough to impart savory tones, soft tannins and rich textural support to this full-bodied Sangiovese. Drink: 2023-2040. (9/21/23)"
94 points James Button (Decanter): "Castello di Brolio is the estate's flagship bottle, bringing together Sangiovese (the Sangiovese di Brolio clone, to be precise) from higher altitude sites near the castle, planted on the three main soil types found here: macigno (sandstone), galestro and alberese. This 2020 has a balsamic nose, accompanied in the mouth by a rich concentration of sapid, tangy red and black fruits and beautifully silky tannins. Structured enough to age well but soft and approachable enough to enjoy immediately, this is a great all-rounder. Labelled as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole. Drinking Window: 2023-2042. (9/19/23)"
94 points Falstaff: "Bright medium ruby red with garnet highlights. On the nose intense aroma's of juicy cherries, orange peel, tobacco leaves and the light savouriness of cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate slender and elegant, with beautiful fruit and well-integrated tannin and exciting and persistent finish. (Nov 2023)"
96 points James Suckling: "Bright and floral on the nose with orange blossom to the vivid sliced cherry character. Medium body, with ultra-fine tannins that are supple and caressing. Gorgeous cooked peach pie and cherry aftertaste. Delicious to taste now, but better in 2028. (8/7/23)"
96 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Powerful and decidedly structured in the sensorial profile, it shows notes of red plums, plums, agapanthus flowers, cedar pieces, sandalwood, cumin, incense, guarana, cloves and black plums. In the background, mixed flowers, hot asphalt and graphite describe the secondary scene. Full body, very soft tannins of excellent workmanship and an elegant and relaxed finish that shows grace and taste balance. Drink now or grow old. (Jul 2023)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "One of the estate's most important and successful bottles, the Barone Ricasoli 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio is plump and rich with warm-vintage layers of blackberry, juicy cherry, spice and soft earth. It ages in tonneaux for 22 months, of which only 30% is new oak, yet that is more than enough to impart savory tones, soft tannins and rich textural support to this full-bodied Sangiovese. Drink: 2023-2040. (9/21/23)"
94 points James Button (Decanter): "Castello di Brolio is the estate's flagship bottle, bringing together Sangiovese (the Sangiovese di Brolio clone, to be precise) from higher altitude sites near the castle, planted on the three main soil types found here: macigno (sandstone), galestro and alberese. This 2020 has a balsamic nose, accompanied in the mouth by a rich concentration of sapid, tangy red and black fruits and beautifully silky tannins. Structured enough to age well but soft and approachable enough to enjoy immediately, this is a great all-rounder. Labelled as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole. Drinking Window: 2023-2042. (9/19/23)"
94 points Falstaff: "Bright medium ruby red with garnet highlights. On the nose intense aroma's of juicy cherries, orange peel, tobacco leaves and the light savouriness of cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate slender and elegant, with beautiful fruit and well-integrated tannin and exciting and persistent finish. (Nov 2023)"
| Product SKU | 350783 |
| Producer | Barone Ricasoli |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Designation | Gran Selezione |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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