CASALFERRO 2020
IGT Toscana
100% Merlot
SOIL
Casalferro is a selection of Merlot grapes coming from three different vineyards: Vigna Casalferro, Vigna Pecchierino, and Vigna Sodacci.
Vigna Casalferro: Arenarie (sand and rocks), Alberese (limestone).
Vigna Pecchierino: Alberese (limestone).
Vigna Sodacci: Arenarie (sand and rocks).
HARVEST
The Merlot grapes were hand-picked starting from September 15 from the Pecchierino vineyard, September 16th for the Sodacci vineyard and, finally, for the Casalferro vineyard on September 18th.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C-27°C, with 14-18 days of skin contact.
AGEING
21 months in tonneaux and barriques of which 30% are new oak and the remaining 70% are of second and third passage.
BOTTLING
31 October 2023.
VINTAGE AWARDS
Vineyards
Casalferro is a selection of Merlot grapes coming from three different vineyards:Vigna Casalferro, Vigna Pecchierino and Vigna Sodacci.
Vigna Casalferro
Surface area: 5 ha | Planted in: 1993 | Altitude: 400 m.a.s.l.
Exposure: South | Soil: Arenarie (sand and rocks), Alberese (limestone).
Vigna Pecchierino
Surface: 3,25 ha | Planted in: 2001|Altitude 400 m.a.s.l.
Exposure: Northwest | Soil: Alberese (limestone.)
Vigna Sodacci
Surface: 4,22 ha ! Planted in: 2003 | Altitude: 500 m.a.s.l.
Exposure: South | Soil: Arenarie (sand and rocks).
| The training system for the three vineyards is spurred cordon. The rootstock is 181. The average planting density is 5.500 – 6.600 plants/ha. |
Growing Season
2020 has been characterized by lack of rain for most of the year, with a mild winter, an average spring, and a very hot summer. A couple of late showers in August brought some relief, even if September temperatures were above average, but with the expected diurnal range.
Technical Info
Alcohol: 14.50% vol. |Total acidity: 5.88 g/l
pH: 3.22 |Net dry extract: 28 g/l
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid): 2050 mg/l