region: Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
grape(s): Sangiovese & Canaiola
winemaker: susanna & maddaena grassi
farming: practicing organic farming & biodynamic
After earning a degree in Economics and spending time abroad, Susanna Grassi returned to her familys centuries-old Chianti estate, Casole, in 2000. With her sister Maddalena, she revived the long-neglected property, aiming to produce high-quality wines rooted in Tuscan tradition. Their family has owned land in Lamole for over 400 years and once worked as blacksmiths in the village. Today, the sisters farm over 20 acres organically, incorporating some biodynamic methods. Harvested by hand, this wine ferments with indigenous yeasts and matures for 12 months in concrete and French oak. It offers
depth
and
complexity
, balancing
rich
fruit with
earthy
and
herbal
undertones while maintaining
vibrant
lift.
