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Casa Sola, San Donato, Tuscany

Casa Sola - one of the most ancient place names in the area - is situated in the municipality of Barberino Val d'Elsa in an ideal position to use as a base for exploring all of Tuscany. Among vineyards, forest and olive groves, Casa Sola is located in the heart of Chianti Classico approximately 30km from Florence, 28km from Siena and 90km from Pisa. Casa Sola covers a total area of 120 hectares, of which 30 are vineyards and 40 are olive groves. The remaining terrain is made up of fields and forests, which help to enrich the breathtaking panorama, which is enjoyed at the farm. The company's offices and reception are located at the centre of the property in the main villa: here you will find them at your disposal to help you discover Casa Sola, its products, its fascination and its surroundings. On the side of the offices is the heart of the company: the fermentation and aging cellars. Here passion, experience, tradition and innovation are founded on the search for the maximum potential from the grapes. On two hills equidistant from the company centre, immersed between cypresses and olive trees, the Poderi Montarsiccio and Ticciaia emerge - splendid colonial houses, which have been restructured and equipped for a pleasant farm stay. The beauty of the spot and the breathtaking views, which can be enjoyed at Casa Sola, allow guests to indulge in full relaxation in life and the culture of Chianti.

Pergliamici, I.G.T.
Pergliamici 85% Sangiovese, 9% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Trebbiano Toscano, and 3% Malvasia del Chianti. This wine Per Gli Amici, "for my friends," was intended to be consumed solely by the locals of Barberino Val d'Elsa when production first began. However, due to the wines overwhelming popularity and demands from far and wide for this amazing, unexpensive Supertuscan, Casa Sola began offering the Pergliamici outside of the vineyard. The wine is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks then aged for some months more in cement tanks. After this, refinement occurs for three more months in bottle before the wine is released. Ruby red in color, the Pergliamici even exhibits some orange tinges. The bouquet is intense, persistent, and evocative of ripe wildberries. In taste, the Pergliamici displays nice dryness, well-rounded-ness, and a continuous finish with fruit and elegant tannins.

Chianti Classico, D.O.C.G.
Chianti Classico 90% Sangiovese, 4% Canaiolo, 4% Cabernet, 2% Merlot. Fermentation of the grapes lasts for 12-15 days at controlled temperatures with complete malo-lactic fermentation. The aging is 18 months partly in oak casks and partly in barriques made of French oak, with a 14-month fermentation period in bottle. The color is an appealing ruby, the nose a fine and intense aroma, and the flavor is persistent with fresh fruit. Overall the taste is full, balanced and pleasant from a modern Chianti Classico able to give the strong and typical emotions of its territory.

Chianti Classico Riserva, D.O.C.G.
Chianti Classico Riserva 90% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. Fermentation of the grapes last for 12-15 days at controlled temperatures, again with complete malo-lactic fermentation. Also, 24 months partly in oak casks and partly in barriques made of French oak comprises the aging, with an additional 14 months in bottle. The wine shows a deep ruby color with garnet tones, and boasts a complex aroma that improves its bouquet with the next 2 or 3 years. Light wood aromas, with vanilla, spices and ripe red fruit scents pervade.

Montarsiccio, I.G.T.
Montarsiccio 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese. This wine comes from selected grapes from the Montarsiccio vineyard and sees 24 months in French oak casks. The intense ruby red color of the wine contains purple tones as well. The taste, a mature fruit flavor with spicy vanilla and liquorices aromas. Velvety and full bodied, soft with delicate tannins and very persistent. An elegant and harmonic wine from Tuscany.

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