About Inversus
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $45-55 / €50-55
Casaloste's Super Tuscan, Inversus flips the estate's usual proportions — about 90% Merlot with 10% Sangiovese added for grip and acidity (the name literally means "inverted"). Oak-aged, it offers a multilayered, savory nose of pepper, clove, cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant with spice, toasted almond, and cedar-box notes, leading to a medium-bodied, firm, salty-fruited palate with good length.
Inversus proves Merlot can carry real complexity in Chianti country — the 10% Sangiovese is the quiet secret to its lift.
New to wine?
For Merlot lovers curious what Tuscan soil and Sangiovese can add to the variety.
Food Pairings
A Merlot-forward wine for braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, and hard aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, pairing with rich braised dishes
Terroir & Winemaking
Approx. 90% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese; oak-aged for structure and complexity. Alcohol approx. 14.3-14.5% ABV.
About the producer
CasalostePanzano's pioneering organic estate since 1994.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name Inversus mean?
- Inversus is Latin for "inverted" or "reversed" — a nod to the wine flipping Casaloste's usual grape proportions, using mostly Merlot with only a small amount of Sangiovese.
- What grapes are in Inversus?
- Approximately 90% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese, the Sangiovese added mainly for acidity and structural grip.
- What does Inversus taste like?
- A multilayered, savory nose of pepper, clove, cherry, and blackcurrant with toasted almond and spice, leading to a medium-bodied, firm palate with a salty fruit core and good length.
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