Raw materials
Merlot pomace
pomace from Chianti Classico grapes
Producer
Ricasoli
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Ricasoli.
Ricasoli is a historic Tuscan producer (Castello di Brolio) that, in addition to wines, offers a small selection of grappas linked to its own vineyards. Labels include the 'Grappa di Casalferro' (from Merlot pomace) and the 'Grappa Riserva' from Chianti Classico pomace.
grappa
monovarietal grappa
aged grappa
Producer range
Producer range Ricasoli
Spirit categories
grappa
monovarietal grappa
aged grappa
Representative products
Grappa Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 50cl
Castello di Brolio Grappa Riserva (Barone Ricasoli)
Casks and ageing vessels
Slavonian oak
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
For the Grappa Riserva steam extraction is indicated and subsequent aging in Slavonian oak barrels; product documentation also specifies the use of an external distiller (Distilleria Bonollo) for the Riserva. For the Grappa di Casalferro selected Merlot pomace is indicated.
Distillation
steam extraction (indicated for the Grappa Riserva)
Ageing
aging in Slavonian oak casks (at least 18 months for the Grappa Riserva)
Producer history Ricasoli
The Ricasoli family has been tied to viticulture in the Chianti Classico area for centuries and manages the estate associated with Castello di Brolio. Winemaking is the company's main activity; the production of spirits is represented by a few labels obtained from the pomace of its own grapes and marketed under the Barone Ricasoli brand.
Production philosophy
To offer spirits that reflect the character of the territory and their vineyards, enhancing selected pomace from the estate's crus to produce products linked to the terroir of Brolio.
Territory
Tuscany, Chianti Classico area (Castello di Brolio, municipality of Gaiole in Chianti).
Ricasoli
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Products from
Products from Ricasoli
Chianti Classico DOCG - Brolio - Barone Ricasoli
CHF 24.53
CHF 20.58
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Passito Toscana - Granello - 50cl - Ricasoli
CHF 28.45
CHF 26.18
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG - Castello di Brolio - Barone Ricasoli
CHF 65.84
CHF 54.09
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Chianti Classico DOCG - Brolio - Barone Ricasoli - DAMAGED LABEL
CHF 21.87
CHF 16.00
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