Villa Rosa
Ribaldoni Chianti Classico
Villa Rosa has some of the richest heritage in Castellina in Chianti and its vineyards resonate the essence of Chianti Classico. The Cecchi Family purchased the property from the Lucherini Bandini Family who had carefully tended the land for almost 70 years. The families shared a great friend who linked them together: the renowned and formidable wine taster, Giulio Gambelli. For Giulio, Villa Rosa was the best vineyards in Castellina in Chianti Classico for growing Sangiovese. As Giulio used to say: “A Villa Rosa il Sangiovese ci nasce bene!” – (At Villa Rosa, the Sangiovese grows well!).
The property is managed with the sole objective of producing a Gran Selezione wine, which is the most prestigious designation in Chianti Classico and is meant to be a pure expression of Sangiovese.
Tasting Notes
Ribaldoni has a fairly dense ruby red color. Intense fruity notes stand out on the nose, complementing it with a light and delicate hint of toasted wood and spices. The mouthfeel is enveloping, the sip is fresh, vibrant, savory, with soft and velvety tannins. The finish is long and persistent.
Cultivation
Calcareous clay soils with alberese limestone and marl shale. Density of 4,800 vines/ha and spurred cordon pruning.
Vinification
Traditional fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks at 25-28°C for 15 days.
Aging
Aged 12 months in Tonneaux and a minimum 6 months in bottle.
Press
2020:
91 points - James Suckling
2018:
90 points - James Suckling
2017:
91 points - James Suckling
2016:
91 points - James Suckling
90 points - Wine Spectator
90 points - Decanter
APPELLATION
DOCG Chianti Classico
VARIETAL
100% Sangiovese
ABV
14.5%
ALTITUDE
300 meters
SOIL
Predominately calcareous-clay with heterogeneous profiles of Alberese limestone and Galestro marl.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION
13,000 btls