2013 Barone Ricasoli Castello Di Brolio Casalferro
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Brolio's 2013 Casalferro (Merlot) is terrific. The firm tannins are going to need time to soften, but there is good aromatic intrigue and plenty of depth. This is an especially savory style of Merlot with plenty of Tuscan acidity and savoriness to balance the overt, dark-fleshed fruit.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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Tasted from vat, the 2013 Casalferro comes from a 20-hectare Merlot vineyard on the Brolio property. This is a delicious expression that shows no signs of over-ripeness. In fact, the wine achieves great balance with luscious fruit, wild berry, grilled herb, spice and soft cherry. In addition to the varietal pureness of the wine, it has also been "Chiantified," if I may invent a new wine term. In other words, it has taken on the freshness and the crisp mineral definition that characterizes the wines of the Chianti Classico zone (where this IGT Toscana wine is born).