Vigna Casi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
REGION: Toscana
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Vigna Casi is the expression of a single vineyard. This is our timehonored Riserva, obtained exclusively from Sangiovese grapes from the Casi vineyard, which is 420 meters above sea level & has a warm, dark & mineral soil.
Color: ruby red, with increasing garnet hues, due to aging
Nose: alluring aromas of violet, cherry & berries, combined with spicy notes
Flavor/Finish: round, velvety & elegant, thick & smooth tannins, persistent & intense finish; cherry, blueberry & licorice notes
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Food Pairing: ragu, wild game, aged cheeses such as pecorino
Process: 21 months between Slavonian & French oak casks, a small % is aged in tonneaux of 2nd use
Serving Temperature: 64 - 66 °F
Alcohol: 13.5%
Awards:
JAMESSUCKLING.COM
2013: 93 POINTS, 2015/2016: 92 POINTS
WINE SPECTATOR
2016: 94 POINTS, 2015: 93 POINTS