CASALONE 2019

30

80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot

On the palate, the Casalone 2019 reveals a round, soft, and embracing profile, with no sharp edges. Its slender and easy-going taste unfolds gracefully with a refreshing and delicate sensation, accompanied by soft tannins that invite you to indulge. This wine’s intimate character makes it perfect for immediate enjoyment, offering great pleasure. Yet, it also boasts ample structure and acidity, promising further satisfaction to those with the patience to savor it in the years to come.

WINE PROFILE

Color: Ruby Red
Bouquet: Austere, delicate hints of fresh berries, and a subdued varietal floral vein with a decisive spicy and undergrowth note.
Flavor: Round, soft and enveloping, without harshness. Slender and casual and softly tannic.
Food: Pairing well with hard cheeses, pasta dishes, and any type of meat.

WINE SPEC

Denomination: IGT Rosso Toscano
Fermentation:
14 days with skins at 28º/30º
Aging: 8/10 months in French barrels
Refinement: 3 months in bottle
Alcohol in Volume: 12.5-13.0%
Lifetime in Bottle: 5-10 years

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James Suckling Casalone 2019 Rating

CASALI DI BIBBIANO
TOSCANA CASALONE 2019

A structured and nicely shaped red with aromas of dried red berries, spices and hints of bark and wet earth. Medium-bodied with firm but well-integrated tannins and a smooth ending. Drink now or hold.

JAMES SUCKLING