Barone Ricasoli • Tuscany, Italy
Casalferro is Barone Ricasoli’s single‑vineyard, top‑tier Toscana IGT wine from the Casalferro vineyard in Gaiole in Chi…Casalferro is Barone Ricasoli’s single‑vineyard, top‑tier Toscana IGT wine from the Casalferro vineyard in Gaiole in Chianti (around 350–400–500m elevation on calcareous sandstone/Alberese soils), originally launched in 1993; in modern rele…Learn More »
$95
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
96
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Silky yet tightly coiled, Barone Ricasoli’s 2019 Casalferro showcases deep black cherry and plum wrapped in cocoa, sweet spice and a touch of dried flowers, all framed by impeccably fine, compact tannins. The palate is generous but disciplined, with a cool inner energy that promises superb complexity as it relaxes in bottle. This is a particularly refined, focused expression of Casalferro, built for patience rather than flashiness today.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and garlic; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Casalferro is Barone Ricasoli’s single‑vineyard, top‑tier Toscana IGT wine from the Casalferro vineyard in Gaiole in Chianti (around 350–400–500m elevation on calcareous sandstone/Alberese soils), originally launched in 1993; in modern releases it’s typically a Merlot cru (earlier vintages included Sangiovese in the blend) vinified with a modern approach and long French‑oak ageing. It shows a distinctly Tuscan take on Merlot—violet and red/black berry aromatics, savory/iron and spice notes, firm yet polished tannins and clear mineral lift—resul…