Terre di Casole

"Terre di Casole" wines, identified by the protected designation of origin of the same name, may be white, Riserva white, red, red Superiore, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Riserva and Passito.

Grapes

"Terre di Casole" white and Passito are produced with grapes from vineyards that have at least 50% of Chardonnay vine in them. For red wines, on the other hand, between 60% and 80% of Sangiovese is required. The same grape variety is obviously also present in the type with mention, where it represents at least 85% of the grapes. The regulations also allow the use of different varieties, until the missing quotas are exhausted, provided that they have a similar berry colour and can be cultivated in Tuscany; the only exclusions are Aleatico (not allowed for reds and Sangiovese) and Moscato (forbidden for whites and raisins).

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The red wines (vol. 12-12.5%) of the denomination have a ruby red aspect, which when young is enriched with violet reflections while aging fades to garnet. A decisive role is played by the quantity of Sangiovese present, which increases the aromatic complexity, embellishing it with fruity and spicy notes. A similar function is played by Chardonnay in white wines (vol. 11%), which are presented as wines with a straw yellow hue, with a scent tending to be fruity (fruit with white flesh). The scent of raisin wine is also rich and complex, with notes of ripe fruit and raisins; it is a wine that differs for its aspect that goes from golden to intense amber. Further organoleptic characteristics referring to the individual types can be found in the product specification.

Grape production area

The production area, located in the province of Siena, extends from Montagnola Senese to Poggio Canalone and has a profile substantially hilly.

Specificity and historical notes

The development of winemaking in the middle Ages, in the areas of Siena, is also linked to the growth of glass craftsmanship that led to the creation of the famous “fiasco impagliato toscano”.