Barone Ricasoli Albia Rosé is a light-bodied, crisp, and refreshing wine made from a blend of Sangiovese, Syrah, and Merlot grapes. The wine has a beautiful pale pink color and a bouquet of wild strawberries, cherry blossoms, and white flowers. On the palate, it is juicy with a rush of red fruit flavors, a hint of citrus, and a dash of spice. The acidity is perfectly balanced, creating a clean and elegant finish. This Rosé pairs well with a variety of dishes, but it is especially delightful with light salads, grilled fish, and fresh tomatoes. Overall, the Barone Ricasoli Albia Rosé is a delicious and sophisticated wine that will leave wine connoisseurs satisfied.

Tasting Notes

Soft pink color. On the nose, complex floral and wild strawberry aromas. Begins soft in the mouth, elegant and fresh; finish with excellent persistence.

About the Winery

Located in Brolio, the Barone Ricasoli Wine Estate is located across 240 hectares that have witnessed the planting of vines since 1141. That’s over a 1000-year wine-producing history that we are talking about! Today, if you want to taste the rich and authentic Tuscany Chinati Classico wines in their purest forms, you have to drink the wines created at Barone Ricasoli.

Brolio, found in the Chianti area Classic, is known for its strategic location, climate, diverse soil qualities and rich terroirs. You might be surprised to know that this region contains over 19 different soil qualities. These soil types are categorised into five unique areas that are geologically far different from each other.

Located in hilly areas, the vineyards of Ricasoli can be found at an average altitude of around 200 to 500m above sea level. Since they face the southwest region, they experience a continental climate with very hot and dry summers all through the year. Sangiovese is the main grape varietal produced here, as the natural climatic conditions and terroirs are great for producing this fruit. Within a single territory (Brolio), Barone Ricasoli produces many types of unique and elegant wines, which bear testimony to the richness of the terroirs here.

The vineyards of Barone Ricasoli are located across these five regions:

Macigno Del Chianti, Casalferro Vineyard – Sangiovese, Merlot, Chardonnnay are grown on the Arenarie soils here

Tuscan Scaglia – Sangiovese is grown on the Argillite di Brolio soils here

Monte Morello, Colledila Vineyard – Alberese soils known for their clay content here are ideal for growing Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Marine Deposits, Roncicone Vineyard – Pliocene sandy soils known for their mineral, stone and organic matter content are ideal for growing Sangiovese

Ancient River Terrace, CeniPrimo Vineyard – Known for its Pliocene – Pleistocene silty soils, this region is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese varietals.

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