Casalferro 2020

Toscana IGT

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

100% Merlot

57.00 €

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 15 from the Pecchierino vineyard, September 16th for the Sodacci vineyard and, finally, for the Casalferro vineyard on September 18th.
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: 31 October 2023.
Alcohol: 14.5%

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red colour. Rich and complex nose, reminiscent of red fruit and plum mature. Soft and enfolding in the mouth, with velvety tannins. The finish is long, persistent and with a light boisé aftertaste.

Awards

96/100, Wine Spectator 2024 
95/100, James Suckling 2024 
93/100 Robert Parker_The Wine Advocate 2024 

 

 

 

Ricasoli Casalferro 2020_it nep (305.45 KB)

Ricasoli Casalferro 2020_eng nep (356.74 KB)

Casalferro 2020_DE_nep (312.97 KB)

Request information


Loading...