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B-21 Top Recommendation
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There's arguably no name more important to the history of Chianti Classico wine than Ricasoli. After all, it was one Bettino Ricasoli, an accomplished Italian statesman and baron, who first devised what would become the Chianti "recipe" in the mid-1800s. That is to say, he was the first to turn the region's focus to Sangiovese, where it has remained ever since. Now his descendant Francesco Ricasoli runs the family's iconic Castello di Brolio property from which the Chianti category was born, and he has done as much as anyone in guiding the Chianti Classico DOCG into its next era.
We've featured Ricasoli's benchmark, collectible Gran Seleziones in recent offers, but today we're highlighting a pair of true QPR superstars under the estate's Brolio label. The 2021 Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva is fully evocative of this great Tuscan vintage, with a pair of 93-point scores leading a rock-solid critical line. Antonio Galloni notes, "A wine of dynamic energy and substance, the 2021 is very nicely done." Savvy buyers also shouldn't overlook the 2023 Brolio Chianti Classico, a superb, case-buy value choice that offer overperforming quality for everyday enjoyment. "Pure, energetic, and very approachable," this WS92 gem is the epitome of a crowd-pleasing Chianti.
Both of these wines come in with unimpeachable, historic pedigree and exceptional, case-buy pricing that invites Tuscany fans to make one or both of them part of their regular rotations. |
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This lively red combines cherry, raspberry and rose hip flavors with earth and iron, plus hints of eucalyptus and wild herbs. Tangy and balanced, ending with a mouthwatering impression. Sangiovese and Colorino. Best from 2026 through 2032. 41,600 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.
92 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Oct 2025)
Vibrant and floral on the nose, with cherries, rose hips and pomegranates. Crisp on the palate, with a dusty texture and a red-fruited core. Pure, energetic and very approachable. Drink now.
91 points, Andrii Stetsiuk, James Suckling (Jul 2025)
The nose has the savory, toasty feel of mixed herbs, sweet tobacco, cedar and coffee grinds, while the palate adds a bolt of energy with wild cherries, wild strawberries and blood orange, before returning to the earth tones. Grippy tannins balance lively acid.
90 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2025)
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