Casisano
Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Tuscany
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant, traditional-style wine from a mid-sized estate in the southern hills of Montalcino, nestled between Sant’ Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, this wine is a true expression of Montalcino’s terroir, shaped by over 100 years of winemaking passion. The nose opens with floral and spicy aromas, leading to ripe cherry and plum flavors. Hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones provide depth, while vibrant acidity and fine tannins ensure a well-rounded, lasting finish.
Vineyard
The Casisano vineyard enjoys southeastern exposure and is composed of various soil types. It is particularly rich in galestro stone.
Winemaking
The wine sees 25 days of skin maceration and is then aged in Slavonian oak casks for 3 years, followed by an additional six months of bottle aging.
Vintage
Rainy winter with average temperatures. Fresh mild spring, with a significant lowering of the temperature in the second half of April and scarce rain also during summer, the cool nights in July partially compensated for the water shortage.
The rain came at the beginning of September and in combination with mild temperatures, avoided the risk of a too accelerated final ripening of the grapes, allowing a fixation of the anthocyanins and a balanced aromas. Sunny October created ideal conditions for the grape harvest.
The harvested grapes showed a remarkable complexity in aromas and tannins, elegant and excellent natural acidity.
Tasting Note
Intense ruby in color, it opens to the nose with an elegant complexity with characteristic aromas of fresh red fruit and spicy notes. Harmonic to the taste, it in fact has a great tannic structure and an excellent acidity; it presents an excellent and long aromatic persistence both on the nose and in the mouth, with marked characteristics of elegance and minerality, all elements of extraordinary longevity.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Sangiovese
Appellation
Tuscany
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$70
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast - September 1, 2023
Wine Spectator - May 10, 2022
Vinous - November 27, 2023
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Videos
Wine Tasting with Filippo Bartolla: Casisano Brunello di Montalcino
July 14, 2021 - Part of the Tommasi winery estates, Podere Casisano represents a life-long dream of the Tommasi family to begin producing top-quality Brunello di Montalcino wines in Tuscany. Born and refined in…
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