Expect red cherry, dried herbs, light leather, and a savory tomato-leaf note with bright acidity and moderate tannins. The 2020 vintage in Chianti Classico was warm but balanced. The wine is approachable now and should drink well over the next several years.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese-dominant blend (typically ~80% Sangiovese with smaller portions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in the standard Brolio bottling)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Chianti Classico
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry red, food-friendly, bright acidity
The producer
Barone Ricasoli at Castello di Brolio is widely regarded as the oldest continuously operating winery in Italy, with origins traced to the 12th century. Bettino Ricasoli, the second Prime Minister of unified Italy, formulated the original Chianti recipe in 1872 at this estate.
What critics say
The Brolio bottling is consistently praised as a benchmark entry into Chianti Classico, with the estate's higher-tier wines (Castello di Brolio, CeniPrimo) drawing strong critical attention.
Pairing
Lamb gyro, pasta with tomato-based meat sauces, grilled chicken souvlaki