CASA EMMA
Chianti, Italy
Casa Emma is an Estate located in the heart of Tuscany and owned by Bucalossi family. In 1969, Fiorella Lepri bought the Estate from the Florentine noble woman: Emma Bizzarri. For this reason, the Estate has been named “Casa Emma.” Composed of 28 ha of vineyards, the estate is certified organic farm, and they are fully sustainable and “collaborate” with 80 geese who call the Vignalparco vineyard home annually during their migration south, help reduce the environmental impact of winemaking.
In addition to the function of soil fertilisation, the geese work very well on grass control among the rows, and in the control of insects harmful for the vine; in fact, the geese feed both grass and insects with a capacity to ingestion of these last during all hours of the day.With the insertion of the geese, we have reduced for the 80% the passageways of tractors and other mechanical vehicles, reducing them to the minimum for only phytosanitary treatments as strictly necessary. In doing this, we have solved the problem of soil compaction of this vineyard which was particularly stressed in the past.Since 2015 no tractors and mechanical vehicles has entered in this vineyard anymore, and we have seen that the roots of the Vignalparco Sangiovese have the opportunity to better explore the soil in search of nutrients and lead to an excellent ripening of the grapes from the phenolic structure.
Great aromatic richness of black berry fruit and pleasant spicy nuances. On the palate it is succulent, rich, with a very long finish. Aged 3 years in 10 hl Austrian barrels. Pair with aged cheeses, duck and braised meat. WS 95
From single vineyard worked and fertilised with geese it is a wine with a strong personality with intense hints of undergrowth, soft tannins and great energy. WS 94+
The Iconic wine of Casa Emma from Merlot grapes only. Clear hints of blackberries and blackcurrants accompanied by a pleasant mineral notes. Concentrated and vibrant with thick and soft tannins and with a very long finish. WS 94
Great aromatic richness of black berry fruit and pleasant spicy nuances. On the palate it is succulent, rich, with a very long finish. Aged 3 years in 10 hl Austrian barrels. Pair with aged cheeses, duck and braised meat.
WS 95
Great aromatic richness of black berry fruit and pleasant spicy nuances. On the palate it is succulent, rich, with a very long finish. Aged 3 years in 10 hl Austrian barrels. Pair with aged cheeses, duck and braised meat.
D 95 WS 94 JS 94
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This is pure and expressive, offering black cherry, raspberry, leather and mineral flavors. Shows balance and depth, suggesting a fine evolution ahead. Excellent length. WS 95
Great aromatic richness of black berry fruit and pleasant spicy nuances. On the palate it is succulent, rich, with a very long finish. Aged 3 years in 10 hl Austrian barrels. Pair with aged cheeses, duck and braised meat.
Wine vinified and aged in 1000 liter spherical amphorae. Fresh and crisp as few wines in amphora can be. Rich, agile and slender. Very good depth and savory tasty flavor. Pair with cold cuts, cheeses and spicy tomato pasta.
Bright pink with orange hues. Very fresh, elegant with an aromatic touch of white peach, citrus and white fruits. Elegant, fresh and mineral on the palate with hints of lemon peel and ripe white peach.
Cortine IGT Toscana Bianco is Casa Emma’s famous white wine, from 50 – 80 years old vines. Very small production of this wine aged in French oak. It has a straw yellow with golden reflections colour. It is characterised by white fruits and wildflower notes, especially jasmine and acacia. It’s a voluminous, elegant and velvety wine, perfect to drink as aperitif and to pair with fish and vegetables. Vernaccia, Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco.
Wine vinified and aged in 1000 liter spherical amphorae. Fresh and crisp as few wines in amphora can be. Rich, agile and slender. Very good depth and savory tasty flavor. Pair with cold cuts, cheeses and spicy tomato pasta.
WE 94
Wine vinified and aged in 1000 liter spherical amphorae. Fresh and crisp as few wines in amphora can be. Rich, agile and slender. Very good depth and savory tasty flavor. Pair with cold cuts, cheeses and spicy tomato pasta.
In 2006 were produced only 1348 bottles of 375ml. Made with Trebbiano and Malvasia Bianca grapes, Passito Sette Carati has an amber colour with brilliant reflex. It is well structured, sweet with a good acidity at the end and very long finish.
From single vineyard worked and fertilised with geese it is a wine with a strong personality with intense hints of undergrowth, soft tannins and great energy.
WS 91, WE 93
This is pure and expressive, offering black cherry, raspberry, leather and mineral flavors. Shows balance and depth, suggesting a fine evolution ahead. Excellent length. WS 94
Great aromatic richness of black berry fruit and pleasant spicy nuances. On the palate it is succulent, rich, with a very long finish. Aged 3 years in 10 hl Austrian barrels. Pair with aged cheeses, duck and braised meat. WS 95