Casadei Sogno Mediterraneo Toscana Organic 2021
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Famiglia Casadei
Grape(s)
Syrah (60%)
Grenache (20%)
Mourvèdre (20%)
Type
Red
Style
Rich
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Biodynamic
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
This is a blend of selected Syrah, Grenache and Mouvedre grapes. Fermentation with native yeasts is split between concrete tanks and terracotta amphorae for 18 days, after this the wine is racked into barrels for 14 months where malolactic fermentation occurs. These barriques are 20% new french oak. This is a powerful wine with intense blackberry, dark chocolate and tobacco notes. There is a silky mouthfeel and an elegant finish of berries and spice.
Food
Exellent with flavourful roasted meats like lamb and game, also with stews and aged cheeses and hearty pasta dishes.
