2010 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Castello di Brolio 96JS

Tre Bicchieri Winner from highly rated 2010 vintage and from 100pt winemaker Carlo Ferrini. This Chianti is a reference point for the genre. If you want to know what great Chianti is, buy this wine. About the wine   In the Ricasoli family’s top bottling, Sangiovese harmonizes with a dash of Merlot and touch of Cab Sauv to give this Chianti a modern edge. Winemaker Carlo Ferrini--called one of Italy’s top winemakers by Wine Spectator and chosen as global winemaker of the year in 2007--deftly blends these grapes into a ripe and rich Chianti and we simply can’t resist. Estate grown and bottled, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione--the top rating for Chianti wines--flaunts its terroir with flavors of fresh cherry, dried herbs, and the signature earthiness of Tuscany. Full-bodied and spicy from the start, this wine is driven by dark fruit and is sure to turn many simple suppers into masterpieces with its long, luxurious finish.   Made from select parcels of the best fruit from within the