CASASILIA
CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE – Organic
VARIETY — 100% Sangiovese
BOTTLES — 8’000
ALCOHOL — 14.5% vol.
TEMPERATURE — 16-18°C
TO BE CONSUMED — now until 2031
CURRENT VINTAGE — 2022
CERTIFICATION — Organic
Broad, deep fruit with enticing hints of bramble, forest floor and Havanna tobacco. Honed, elegant maturity on the palate and a long finish.
Vinification
Manual harvest beginning of October, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration > 20 days, aged in new and used barrels, bottling in April.
Recommendation
Red meat and cheese
CASASILIA – The 100% Sangiovese Masterpiece
Our CASASILIA is the flagship wine of Poggio al Sole and our ultimate answer to the question: What is the highest level of quality achievable with the Sangiovese grape? Named after the medieval title of our estate, CASASILIA blends centuries of history with uncompromising perfection. We strictly avoid the use of synthetic products for fertilization and pest control, and we also follow rigorous guidelines in the cellar; therefore, this wine is organically certified.
Characteristics: Depth, elegance, and refined structure
In the glass, CASASILIA reveals an impressive deep and expansive fruit profile. The complex bouquet is defined by notes of blackberry, forest floor, and fine Havana tobacco. On the palate, it displays a ripe, polished elegance with an intensity that leads into an exceptionally long finish.
A Result of Relentless Selection
The extraordinary quality of CASASILIA is the result of a rigorous three-stage selection process:
- Vineyard Selection: Casasilia comes from the Sangiovese parcel around the cellar and the house — a selection of the best fruit from our oldest vines.
- Vine Concentration: Shortly before harvest, we leave only the healthiest cluster on each vine for an additional 5 to 10 days.
- Manual Hand-Sorting: Upon arrival at the cellar, every single grape is inspected by hand. Only the most flawless fruit proceeds to vinification.
Vinification: The Art of Extraction
As we use only our highest-quality grapes, we employ a long maceration period of over 20 days to extract the maximum aroma, color, and structure.
- Aging: The wine matures for 18 months in barriques (first and second fill).
- The Final Appraisal: After twelve months, the family tastes every single barrel. Only the best continue as CASASILIA.
Serving Suggestions
CASASILIA is a wine for life’s most significant milestones. It is the ideal companion for:
- Red Meat: Bistecca alla Fiorentina or venison.
- Aged Cheese: Powerful, savory varieties.
- Special Occasions: Perfect to savor the complexity of a world-class Sangiovese in peace.
FAQ
What does “Gran Selezione” mean for this wine?
Gran Selezione is the highest quality tier in the Chianti Classico region. It guarantees that the wine is produced 100% from the estate’s own grapes and meets stricter requirements than a Riserva.
What makes CASASILIA the top wine of the estate?
It is the result of maximum selection—from reducing yields to one cluster per vine to the final barrel-by-barrel selection by the family to exploit the full potential of the Sangiovese grape.
Is CASASILIA from Poggio al Sole produced organically?
Yes, our flagship wine CASASILIA from Poggio al Sole is certified as organic. We believe that only a living soil can produce the depth required for world-class Sangiovese.
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