A restrained and classic wine with aromas of smoke, woodland, graphite, leather, dried cherries and potpourri. Medium-bodied, this shows refined tannins, a velvety texture, crisp acidity and a chewy, dynamic finish with tension and balance. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio offers up scents of blackberry, espresso, liquorice, menthol and lavender. Generous and resonant, yet also very much medium in body, the 2022 is very attractive. It's quite the powerhouse.

In the bottle with the black label, the Barone Ricasoli 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio is approachable and accessible, with a somewhat rich texture and a little less definition in terms of aromas. You get standard dark cherry, blue flower and earthy tones, but these flavors feel a little softer in this 100% Sangiovese. The wine has good volume and depth.

A mouthwatering version, this red delivers plum, cherry, floral, earth, olive and bay flavors. Backed by vibrant acidity and resonant tannins, leaving a long, expansive finish. Elegant and intense.