A mature and characterful Tuscan red, combining generous dark fruit with silky tannins, savoury complexity and the tertiary elegance of a beautifully evolved 2015.

🥂 Tasting Notes

Appearance deep ruby moving towards garnet at the rim, showing the first signs of mature evolution while retaining impressive depth and clarity.

Aroma complex and developed, with ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum complemented by dried red fruits. With air, the wine reveals layers of cedar, tobacco, leather and sweet spice, followed by more mature nuances of dried herbs, forest floor and a subtle balsamic character.

Palate full-bodied and generous, yet increasingly refined with age. Ripe dark fruit remains at the core, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, well-integrated tannins. Black cherry and plum are joined by tobacco, cedar, dried Mediterranean herbs and earthy notes. Bottle ageing has softened the structure considerably, giving the wine a harmonious, almost velvety texture.

Finish long, warm and savoury, with lingering notes of dried cherry, dark plum, tobacco, leather and spice. Subtle earthy and balsamic nuances provide additional complexity and a distinctly Tuscan character.

Ageing Potential the 2015 is now in a very attractive mature drinking window. I would enjoy it between now and approximately 2028–2030, depending on storage conditions. Decant gently for around 30 minutes, primarily to allow the aromas to open and to separate any sediment rather than to give it prolonged aeration.

🍽️ Food Pairing (Gastronomic Level)

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina – the wine’s mature structure pairs beautifully with grilled beef.
• Slow-roasted beef – complements the dark fruit and savoury character.
• Braised veal – works particularly well with the wine’s silky, evolved tannins.
• Lamb with rosemary – Mediterranean herbs echo the wine’s balsamic and herbal nuances.
• Wild boar or venison – an excellent match for its earthy, mature complexity.
• Pappardelle with rich ragù – the acidity balances the richness of slow-cooked meat sauces.
• Porcini mushrooms – enhances the wine’s forest-floor and tertiary notes.
• Mature Pecorino Toscano – a classic Tuscan combination, particularly good at the end of a meal.

Serving Temperature

16–18°C

Technical Notes

• Designation: Toscana IGT
• Producer: La Casa di Bricciano
• Location: Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany
• Viticulture: Organic, estate-grown grapes
• Harvest: Hand harvested
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Tuscan red
• Ageing: Oak maturation followed by extended bottle ageing
• Vintage: 2015 – a highly regarded Tuscan vintage, particularly suited to structured, age-worthy reds

Takeaway

Il Ritrovo 2015 is now showing what mature Tuscan wine does so well: generous dark fruit has evolved into a complex combination of dried cherry, tobacco, leather, herbs and earthy nuances, while the tannins have softened into an elegant, harmonious structure.