Casalferro 2019

Toscana IGT

A pure Merlot obtained from grapes coming from three different vineyards: Vigna Casalferro, Vigna Pecchierino, and Vigna Sodacci.

100% Merlot

79.99 $

incl. VAT

Casalferro Toscana Igt

Distinctive traits: wine of great personality, ample, balsamic.


Soil: Casalferro is a selection of Merlot grapes coming from three different vineyards: Vigna Casalferro, Vigna Pecchierino, and Vigna Sodacci.
Vigna Casalferro:  Arenarie (sand and rocks), Alberese (limestone).
Vigna Pecchierino: Alberese (limestone).
Vigna Sodacci: Arenarie (sand and rocks).
Harvest: The Merlot grapes were hand-picked starting from September 11 from Casalferro vineyard, on September 13 from Sodacci vineyard and, finally, on September 18 from Pecchierino vineyard.
Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C-27°C, with 14-18 days of skin contact.
Ageing: 21 months in tonneaux and barriques of which 30% are new oak and the remaining 70% are of second and third passage.
Bottling: 22 April 2022.
Alcohol: 14.5%

Tasting notes

A contemporary wine from Ricasoli terroir selection, enhancing the greatest qualities of Merlot and highlighting its perfect suitability to the ground of Brolio.

Awards

James Suckling 2022
98/100
Falstaff Wine Guide 2024

 94/100

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