Barone Ricasoli : Roncicone Gran Selezione 2020

First released in the 2015 vintage, Roncicone is from a vineyard on richer soils with marine deposits and large pebbles. The most floral and fragrant of Ricasoli's three crus, it's intense and fleshy with good sapidity of black and red cherries, spice and balsam, finishing with some sweet, floral-tinged red fruits – a very lovely style. Now Chianti Classico's UGAs have been ratified, this 2020 vintage is labelled as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole.

Riper and richer Roncicone with plums, currants and jam, accompanied by fresh flowers and walnut undertones. Full-bodied, a little chewy and structured, yet crunchy with fine tannins. Lingering finish. Needs at least two or three years to come together.