CASALFERRO 1997
TOSCANA IGT
GRAPE VARIETY
Almost all sangiovese
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE
33°C – 35° C. – Maceration period: 18 days
AGEING
18 months in barriques – Bottle ageing: 6 months
BOTTLING DATE
June 1999
Vintage Awards
| Gambero Rosso 2000 |  |
| Wine Spectator 2001 | 94/100 |
Information
Casalferro is a wine with a modern approach evidencing the Ricasoli Barons’ role as innovators in wine growing. The wine exalts the features of the Sangiovese in combination with Merlot and its long lineage.
PRODUCTION AREA
Gaiole in Chianti
The grapes come from vineyards set 350 – 400 meters above sea level, mainly from the vineyard of the same name with southwest exposure, with a predominance of calcareous sandstone and Alberese stone.
PRODUCTION
106,000 bottles
Growing Season
An uncommon summer of frequent rains was followed by a long succession of beautiful days with high temperatures from late August throughout October that made for optimal ripening of the Sangiovese. The reds of this vintage are large and round with a nice texture of tannins.
Tasting Notes
For the first time in the Casalferro grape mix, Sangiovese appears with Merlot, in a blend that matches this wine’s defining great structure with a truly rare softness and depth of tannins.