Casalferro 2016

Toscana IGT

A pure Merlot obtained from grapes from the vineyard of the same name, facing south at about 400 m above sea level.
For Collectors only, old vintages of this wine are also available in the Ricasoli Collection reserved area.

100% Merlot

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Casalferro Toscana Igt

Distinctive traits: wine of great personality, ample, balsamic

Casalferro vineyard’s brown earth type of soil, of clay loam texture and poor in organic matter, determines the exclusive personality of this great Chianti Merlot.

Harvest: the best grapes of Casalferro vineyard were hand-picked on the first ten days of September 2016
Ageing: 18 months in tonneaux of which 30% new
Bottling: November 22, 2018
Alcohol: 14.5%

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color. Rich and powerful nose, with hints of dark fruits: blackberry, cranberry, plum, and spices. Voluminous and warm, with delicate and enveloping tannins. The nose returns in the finish. The typical expression of the merlot from Brolio.

Awards

James Suckling 2017
92-93/100
I Vini di Veronelli 2020
3 stelle
Falstaff 2020
92/100

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