About this wine
An accessible Toscana IGT red from Barone Ricasoli whose name directly references the historic 'formula' for Chianti devised by Baron Bettino Ricasoli in 1872 (Sangiovese, Canaiolo and a touch of white grapes). Formulae is simple and smooth, showing bold, fresh plum and berry fruit with subtle oak shadings, and is one of the most affordable wines in the Ricasoli range.
The most wallet-friendly way to try a wine tied to Chianti's founding history.
Sommelier's Note
"Formulae is Chianti's founding recipe distilled into an everyday bottle — history you can drink on a Tuesday."
Food Pairings
An easy-drinking red for pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, cured meats and casual weeknight dinners.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, pizza night, budget-friendly everyday drinking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥2,000-3,000
Terroir & Winemaking
A Toscana IGT red inspired by Baron Bettino Ricasoli's 1872 Chianti formula, based on Sangiovese and Canaiolo; an approachable, everyday-drinking style within the estate's range.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is this wine called Formulae?
- It references the historic 1872 Chianti 'formula' created by Baron Bettino Ricasoli, based on Sangiovese, Canaiolo and a touch of white grapes.
- What does Formulae taste like?
- Simple and smooth, with bold, fresh plum and berry fruit, subtle oak shadings and a moderately long finish with a hint of milk chocolate.
- Is Formulae a good everyday wine?
- Yes, it is one of the most affordable and approachable wines in the Barone Ricasoli range, well suited to casual, everyday drinking.
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