Casadei Le Anfore Syrah Toscana Organic 2021
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Famiglia Casadei
Grape(s)
Syrah (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Rich
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
In the heart of central Italy, Tuscany is one of the most prestigious and celebrated wine growing regions in the world. These gentle rolling hills are not only home to Italy`s culture and language, but also to the grand wine estates of Chianti to the north and the more modest yet superb estates of Montalcino and Montepulciano in the south. Sangiovese is the red grape variety that unites Tuscany`s wine producing districts in its various distinct clones. However, planting of international grape varieties, such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, have given rise to the world renowned `Super Tuscan` wines.
Producer
Tenuta Casadei is located in Alta Maremma, near Suvereto which is 13km from the coast. The estate and winery were established in 2000 by Stefano Casadei who came to Alta Maremma with a love of these mineral rich soils and mild climate. His goal was to grow vines with respect for the envirionment and create unique, authentic wines. Stefano met Fred Cline who shared his values of evironmental care and who drove the `bio integrale` idea for the estate developing sustainable agriculture and biodynamic techniques. Stefano`s daughter Elena Casadei is now involved with the winemaking and started intergrating amphorae into production, with the aim of keeping these ancient winemaking tools in the modern era.
Tasting Notes
Made from 100% Syrah, this Tuscan take on the Rhone variety is grown on mineral rich, clay soils. Hand-harvested and fermented with its skins for 30-40 days depending on vintage, this wine then spends 6 months in 100% in terracotta amphorae before undergoing a brief period of bottle ageing before release. Showing characteristic black pepper and forest fruit notes on the nose, the palate opens up to a well-structured, nuanced blend of blueberry, liquorice and herbal notes.
Food
This wine will pair perfectly with game, such as wild boar, roe deer and venison, or pepper-skinned pecorino cheese.
