THE WINE
A pure Cabernet Franc that captures the character of Bolgheri through elegance, depth and personality.
Casa di Terra comes from our vineyards along Via Bolgherese, where the composition of the soils and the local climate create ideal conditions for the grapes to ripen.
Spontaneous fermentation and extended ageing in French oak give life to an intense, refined wine, where spicy notes intertwine with aromas of dark fruit, leather and graphite.
A Bolgheri Superiore of remarkable structure, combining power and balance, with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish.
VINEYARDS AND VITICULTURE
Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Production Area: Bolgheri, vineyards along Via Bolgherese
Vineyard Orientation: East – West
Planting Years: 2004, 2011, 2013
Soil Composition: Iron-rich clay soils with a significant sandy component
Training System: Single-sided spur-pruned cordon
Planting Density: 5,600 vines per hectare
Yield: 65 quintals per hectare
WINEMAKING AND AGEING
Winemaking
After a brief period of cold maceration, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The process begins spontaneously thanks to the indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grapes and continues for approximately 25 days at a controlled temperature of 26–28°C.
Ageing
The wine matures for 20 months in 225-litre, medium-toasted French oak barriques: 20% first-use, 40% second-use and 40% third-use barrels.
This is followed by a further 12 months of bottle ageing, allowing the wine to complete its development.
TASTING NOTES
On the Nose
A broad and complex bouquet, with elegant notes of spices and leather, accompanied by ripe dark fruit, subtle smoky nuances and graphite.
On the Palate
Warm, intense and enveloping from the first sip. Soft, velvety tannins blend with a pleasant juiciness, creating a harmonious and well-balanced experience.
The Finish
Long and persistent, leaving a refreshing sensation that invites you to discover the wine again with every sip.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Ideal with rich, full-flavoured dishes such as braised meats, slow-cooked meat preparations and truffle-based recipes.
A perfect wine to enhance the flavours of Tuscan cuisine and accompany special occasions.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2022 Vintage
2021 Vintage
2020 Vintage
2016 Vintage
2015 Vintage
James Suckling – 96/100
Falstaff – 95/100
WinesCritic – 94/100
2013 Vintage