Producer

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.
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Ricasoli

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The story
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).
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)
Characteristics
Type
Producer
City
Gaiole in Chianti
Categories
  • grappa
  • monovarietal grappa
  • aged grappa
Raw materials
  • Merlot pomace
  • pomace from Chianti Classico grapes
Casks and ageing vessels
  • Slavonian oak
Representative products
  • Grappa Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 50cl
  • Castello di Brolio Grappa Riserva (Barone Ricasoli)
What makes it distinctive
  • Grappa di Casalferro made from selected Merlot pomace.
  • Grappa Riserva made from Chianti Classico pomace and aged at least 18 months in Slavonian oak.
  • For the Grappa Riserva a collaboration with Distilleria Bonollo as distiller is indicated.

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