About this wine
Born in 1995 from Giovanni Battista d'Orsi's dream of expressing the uniqueness of Chianti through a pure Sangiovese made only in the best vintages, Don Vincenzo is dedicated to the producer's father, whose profile appears on the label. It is a 100% Sangiovese from a single, west-facing vineyard site, aged about 18-24 months in French (Allier) barriques (12% new) and then a further 18 months in 35hl oak casks. Classified as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione through the 2014 vintage, it has been bottled as a Toscana IGT since 2015 (same grapes, same vineyard, same production method). Notes of red berries, violet, spice, and earthiness lead to a rich, velvety-tannined palate with balsamic, tobacco, cocoa, and toasted coffee nuances.
Casaloste's most personal wine — approach it as a special-occasion bottle, not an everyday pour.
Sommelier's Note
"A rare case of a producer voluntarily stepping down from Gran Selezione to IGT to stay true to a single vineyard's identity — Don Vincenzo is Casaloste's most personal statement."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Tuscan tomato-based pastas, roasted red meats, and aged cheeses seasoned with thyme or sage.
When to drink it
Anniversary dinners, gifting to wine lovers, long-aging cellar additions
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $54-72 / €65-75
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from a single west-facing vineyard; aged approx. 18-24 months in French Allier barriques (12% new) followed by approx. 18 months in 35hl oak casks. Classified as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione through the 2014 vintage, and as Toscana IGT from the 2015 vintage onward (unchanged grapes and vineyard). Alcohol approx. 14.5% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Don Vincenzo classified as IGT instead of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione?
- Owner Giovanni d'Orsi chose to reclassify it as Toscana IGT starting with the 2015 vintage, even though the grapes, single vineyard, and production method remained unchanged from its earlier Gran Selezione years.
- Who was Vincenzo, the wine's namesake?
- Vincenzo was the father of Casaloste's founder, Giovanni Battista d'Orsi. His portrait appears on the label, and the wine was created in 1995 in his honor.
- How long is Don Vincenzo aged?
- About 18-24 months in French Allier barriques (12% new oak), followed by a further 18 months in large 35hl oak casks — one of the longest aging regimes in the Casaloste range.
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