The winery
Tenuta Casali
Family-run winery in Mercato Saraceno (Valle del Savio, Romagna) producing artisanal wines and extra virgin olive oil, with attention to the territory and low-intervention practices.
- Emilia-Romagna · Italia
- Since 1978
- 7 products
The story
Founded by Valerio and Paolo Casali in 1978 to continue the business their grandfather Mario began in the 1940s, Tenuta Casali is today also led by the new generation. The estate has developed its identity by cultivating indigenous grape varieties and reviving historic vineyards in the Mercato Saraceno area.
Production philosophy
The approach is agricultural and focused on protecting the land: "artisan" wines with minimal cellar intervention, hand harvesting, soil care, and targeted experimentation. Time in the vineyard and the cellar is regarded as a fundamental ingredient, with attention to sustainability.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the Mercato Saraceno subzone, in the Valle del Savio. The vines grow on river terraces with mixed soils of gravel, sand, marl and clay; the significant diurnal temperature range and proximity to the Apennines contribute to the wines' freshness and intensity.
Awards and recognition
The website reports successes at the national Douja d'Or competition.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Albana
- Famoso
- Trebbiano
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Hectares
- 20.0
What makes it distinctive
- Recovery and relaunch of the indigenous Famoso grape of Mercato Saraceno
- Production of organic wines for some labels
- Wine tourism offerings: winery visits, snacks in the vineyard, e-bike tours and excursions
- Family-owned winery with a focus on sustainability and low-intervention practices.