Casalferro Ricasoli

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Ricasoli 1141
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Ricasoli 1141
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Aging
18 months in French oak barriques (90%) and American oak barriques (10%)
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Casalferro Ricasoli Italian wine - Toscana IGT from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Tuscany, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards at about 400 meters above sea level in a clayey soil, faced to South. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged 18 months in French oak barriques (90%) and American oak barriques (10%). A wine capturing the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany in every glass.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Tuscany Wine Region

From the rolling hills of Chianti to the coastal Maremma, Tuscany's diverse terroir produces wines of exceptional character and aging potential.

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