Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico Roncicone Gran Selezione Vintage:2016 Still a note of purple

Still a note of purple

and the wine was alternatively in barrique and stainless steel

spicy and long on the finish

The intensity here is excellent and the wine offers impressive length and persistence

Once again my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt that the dryness will eventually round out with some time in bottle

Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico Roncicone Gran Selezione Vintage:2016 Still a note of purpleBeginning to develop some leather and woodsy aromas and flavors, this supple red also evokes fresh cherry, plum, iron and tar flavors. Big and brooding by the time it plays out on the lengthy finish, this stays bright and balanced overall. Best from 2022 through 2040. 3,720 cases made, 675 cases imported. BS