Fontemerlano - Toscana IGT - Castello di Cacchiano
Fontemerlano - Toscana IGT - Castello di Cacchiano

Fontemerlano - Toscana IGT - Castello di Cacchiano 2020

Castello di Cacchiano
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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Castello di Cacchiano
Name Toscana IGT
Variety Merlot
Vintage 2020
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red and dark jammy fruits, maraschino cherry in spirit, spices, leather, toasty notes
Vinification method Fermentation in stainless steel vats, 2-week maceration with délestage and remontage, fermen
Region Tuscany
Production area Castello di Cacchiano
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 16 months in 300-liter French oak barriques
Type of cask 300-liter French oak barrique
Color Dark ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 2 years
Pairing Aged cheeses, Red meat main courses

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Fontemerlano, an authentic expression of Toscana IGT signed Castello di Cacchiano, is born in a territory that combines century-old vineyards and an ideal microclimate for quality viticulture. The blend used captures the essence of Sangiovese, enriched by selected grapes that confer complexity and structure. The wine matures carefully, often in oak barrels, developing an elegant bouquet where notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and a subtle hint of tobacco and leather emerge, a guarantee of a refined and decisive personality.

On the palate it is balanced, with soft but well-present tannins, supported by a pleasant freshness that amplifies its drinkability and aromatic persistence. Fontemerlano is well suited to accompany typical Tuscan dishes, such as roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses, underlining the versatility that distinguishes this wine. Its identity rooted in the territory makes every sip a journey through the hills of Tuscany, witnessing the commitment and tradition of Castello di Cacchiano.
The winery

Castello di Cacchiano – Winery in Toscana

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Historic estate located in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), with vineyards on the plateau of the Monti in Chianti; production focused on Chianti Classico (including Riserva and Gran Selezione "Millennio"), Vin Santo and DOP olive oil, as well as agritourism and wine shop services.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Grapes: Sangiovese, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Bianca, Canaiolo, Merlot
Vineyards on the plateau of the Monti in Chianti, at 340–490 m above sea level. Production of Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva, and Gran Selezione "Millennio" Vin Santo from Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico PDO olive oil A wine shop housed in the castle’s ancient prison cells and agritourism accommodation. Historic estate of the Ricasoli‑Firidolfi family, present in the area for over a millennium.
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Winery history
The Castello di Cacchiano complex belongs to the Ricasoli‑Firidolfi family and has been part of the local landscape for over a millennium. The site has ancient origins on the remains of a Roman settlement, and the present core, associated with the Ricasoli, is documented as having been built in the medieval period. The estate has maintained a historic winemaking tradition integrated with hospitality services.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to express the terroir of the area by working carefully both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Its stated objective is to enhance the typical character of each vintage and of the individual parcels to produce wines that are recognizable and tied to their place.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate falls within the U.G.A. of Gaiole in Chianti, on the Monti in Chianti, with vineyards situated at approximately 340–490 metres above sea level. Soils are predominantly silty‑clayey with calcareous marls and calcareous sandstones; the area includes woodlands, olive groves and fields that contribute to the estate’s biodiversity.

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