About this wine
One of Barone Ricasoli's three single-vineyard Sangiovese Gran Selezione crus, from a vineyard with gentle slopes and sandy soils rich in smooth stones formed from ancient marine sediments, at roughly 300 metres elevation. This unusual soil gives Roncicone a minerality and acidity that is atypical for Sangiovese, resulting in a medium-bodied wine with fine tannins and a creamy finish.
The freshest, most mineral-driven of Ricasoli's three Sangiovese crus.
Sommelier's Note
"Roncicone is proof that Sangiovese can be mineral and saline — this is Chianti Classico by way of the seabed, not the vineyard."
Food Pairings
Its freshness and minerality make it a natural match for grilled white meats, herb-roasted chicken, and tomato-based Tuscan dishes.
When to drink it
Lighter red-meat dinners, warm-weather occasions, comparative Sangiovese tastings.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥15,000-18,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from a single vineyard at approx. 300m elevation on sandy soils of ancient marine sediment, giving atypical minerality and acidity for the variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is unique about Roncicone's terroir?
- Its vineyard sits on sandy soils made of ancient marine sediment with smooth stones, which gives the wine an atypical mineral and acidic character for Sangiovese.
- What does Roncicone taste like?
- Fresh and zesty, with notes of orange, cherry and sandalwood in some vintages, or red and black fruit with iron and mineral notes in others; medium-bodied with fine tannins and a creamy finish.
- Is Roncicone the lightest of Ricasoli's Gran Selezione crus?
- It tends to show the freshest, most mineral profile of the three single-vineyard crus (alongside Colledilà and CeniPrimo), though all are full Gran Selezione wines with serious structure.
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