About this wine
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.
For Merlot lovers curious what Tuscan soil and Sangiovese can add to the variety.
Sommelier's Note
"Inversus proves Merlot can carry real complexity in Chianti country — the 10% Sangiovese is the quiet secret to its lift."
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
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $45-55 / €50-55
Terroir & Winemaking
Approx. 90% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese; oak-aged for structure and complexity. Alcohol approx. 14.3-14.5% ABV.
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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