Casisano

Rosso di Montalcino 2017

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Download

The Casisano Rosso di Montalcino is a red-fruited, traditional Sangiovese that comes from vineyards nestled in the southern hills of one of Italy’s most renowned wine producing areas, midway between the towns of Sant’Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the heart of Montalcino. The wine is a classic expression of Sangiovese Grosso, the Sangiovese clone used to make both Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino.

Faithful representation of terroir and traditional winemaking methods are a high priority for the Tommasi family, who purchased the estate in 2015. Both the vine training system – single spurred cordon – and the fermentation process – 15 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks followed by aging in Slavonian oak barrels –  are the traditional methods of cultivating the vines and aging the wines. The result is a lively and elegant wine with a round medium body and soft, velvety tannins that perfectly reflects Montalcino’s unique terroir.

 

Vineyard

The Casisano vineyards enjoy southeastern exposure and are composed of various soil types. They are particularly rich in galestro stone.

Winemaking

Maceration lasts for 15 days at controlled temperatures. The wines are then aged for 8 months in Slavonian oak casks.

Tasting Note

Lively and elegant, Casisano Rosso has a round medium body, with soft and velvety tannins that perfectly represents Montalcino unique terroir.

Color

Red

Grape Varieties

Sangiovese

Appellation

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Alcohol

13.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$29.00

Reviews

"Supple and juicy"

Jancis Robinson - April 2, 2020 "Lustrous mid ruby. Rich and generous on the nose with a hint of spicy oak that is perfectly integrated. Supple and juicy on the palate with bags of grainy tannins. Ageworthy stuff."

"Fresh, fruity red"

James Suckling - October 7, 2020 "A fresh, fruity red with cherry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now."

Trade Materials

Other Wines by this Producer

Brunello di Montalcino

Casisano’s Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its elegance and its deep ruby red color. It unites potency and refinement and has excellent aging potential. The wine presents a good concentration on the mid-palate and a persistent aftertaste, with a rounded and voluptuous body, and interesting, silky tannins, typical of the prestigious wines of Montalcino. With its tempting perfumes of red berries and its clean freshness, the complexity of this wine presents an excellent balance.

Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

From a single plot among the vineyards of Podere Casisano, in one of the highest and best-quality positions in the hills to the south-east of Montalcino, Colombaiolo combines structure, elegance and harmony.