2015 Barone Ricasoli Casalferro

This is pure and silky, boasting cherry, raspberry, peony and spice flavors. Intense and harmonious, picking up accents of chocolate, tobacco and mineral on the lingering finish. Merlot.

A pure expression of Merlot, the 2015 Casalferro is a velvety and deeply enriched red wine. The magical forces of sunny Tuscany and exuberant Merlot are combined here to produce a wine of intensity and sweet softness. It caresses the palate, thanks to the softness and the succulent nature of its texture. The warm 2015 vintage also leaves its mark in terms of concentration and richness. Some 23,700 bottles were produced.

Lashings of oak over softly plummy fruits with some authentic sensual appeal, but subtle and classy beneath; a hint of vetiver and orange peel. Vivid, lively, spicy: lots going on. Ripeness of fruit balanced by intense acidity and firm tannins, knocking the needle back on the sensuality gauge. A showy and diverting wine with aromatic complexity.