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| Castello di Brolio-are there
any ghosts inside this castle? |
'Do they have a ghost of Brolio', is the curious universal
question. Is he peaceful? Does he come riding on a white
horse?' Baron smiles and promises us to show us something.
But then changes his mind. Perhaps, si serve
another visit to the Castello. Baron Francesco Ricasoli,
the 32 nd in line Baron has been a perfect host and
gentleman.
Wines Tasted
1. Torricella Chardonnay IGT 2006: Only
white wine produced. 'When we arrived in 1993, we inherited
this vineyard. We decided to make it work for us and
so a lot of hard work has gone into it. I am very comfortable
with this wine.'
Golden yellow, brilliant, clean, unconventional Chardonnay
with tropical fruit. One could feel 14% alcohol on the
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| Castello di Barolo Chianti Classico
2001-a perfect match with antipasti |
gullet and in the nose. This was perhaps due to the wine
being served at room temperature. "we like to serve
our wines at room temperature to professionals tasting
because this helps them detect flaws more easily. Decent
after taste. Food wine to be served at 10-12 ° C Rating
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2. Brolio Chianti Classico 2005: Made
from 100% Sangiovese. Very dark colour, spicy aromas
carrying on to the black cherry flavour, ripe tannins
with great mouthfeel and persistent aftertaste, very
approachable wine Rating ( )
3. Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2003:
80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet+ Merlot. 13.5% alc. Much
more intense than Brolio. Well extracted. Elegant. It
could qualify for a Riserva, not so classified. Dances
on the mid palate, long aftertaste. Rating ( )
4. Casalferro IGT 2003: Super Tuscan
with 70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot. Extremely dark and
inky, full bodied with a spicy, floral bouquet. Excellent
mouthfeel, good balance and harmony.
Complex and long after-taste. Rating ()
Photos : : Subhash Arora
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