COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Ancellotta
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Biologica La Casa di Bricciano
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Casa di Bricciano Sangiovese 2015 is an organic red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Azienda Agricola Biologica La Casa di Bricciano. The wine is primarily made from 98% Sangiovese, with 2% Ancellotta, and is classified as IGT Toscana. The estate, founded in 1992, is a family-run operation dedicated to organic farming and producing wines exclusively from their own vineyards. The 2015 vintage is described as mature and balanced. The wine undergoes an extended aging process, including 18 months in French oak barrels and a minimum of five years in bottle.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1992, this estate is committed to organic farming.
Fact 02
Vineyard located in Gaiole in Chianti, a prestigious Tuscan sub-region.
Fact 03
Aged for 18 months in French oak, followed by significant bottle aging.
Fact 04
Features 98% Sangiovese with a touch of Ancellotta.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Casa di Bricciano Sangiovese begins with hand-harvested grapes from their organic vineyards. Fermentation occurs over 14 days in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for eighteen months in French oak barrels. It then undergoes a minimum of five years of bottle aging before release. The winery practices organic viticulture.
