Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico

#5 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009The Castello di Brolio expresses the refined elegance that is only specific to the terroir of Brolio. It is a "seamless wine" achieved by selecting the best grapes of Brolio, matured in barriques, with a long fining in the bottle that enhances its noble elegance. Sangiovese with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and MerlotWith this harvest, it was finally possible for the Sangiovese to express itsmaximum potential. Intense ruby color with garnet tinges, it has a beautifularomatic complex bouquet. Chocolate/coffee and spices palate, it possesseselegant tannin content and a lingering finish.Chianti Classico is especially perfect as a compliment to meat-based main courses, such as porchetta allo spiedo, tripe, bistecca alla fiorentina, Colonnata lard, cold cuts and finocchiona di cinta senese. Chianti Classico also goes well with semi-mature Pecorino Toscano cheese, crostini alla toscana and fagioli al fiasco. The wine should be served at a temperature of 60-65°F.