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 »
$70
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
95
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2020 shows plush black cherry and blackberry layered with plum, dark spice and a touch of earth, all carried by lively Chianti Classico acidity. The palate is velvety yet structured, with polished, juicy tannins that keep the generous Merlot fruit feeling refined and long on the finish. This vintage leans into ripe, warm-vintage richness while maintaining impressive balance and finesse.
Tuscan-style grilled bistecca alla fiorentina; Braised short ribs with polenta; Wild mushroom 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…