What makes Vigna Casi different from the estate Gran Selezione?

It is a single-vineyard wine from the Casi plot alone, partly farmed with the old alberello (bush vine) method, giving it a more mineral, austere character than the estate blend.

What does it taste like?

Structured and mineral-driven, with ripe dark fruit, dried herbs and a firm tannic backbone typical of higher-altitude Chianti Classico sites.

How does it compare to Vigna Poggiarso?

Casi tends to show a slightly more austere, mineral profile from its sandstone-schist soils, while Poggiarso, grown on rockier alberese soils, is often described as even more structured.

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Vigna Casi

キャンティ・クラシコグラン・セレツィオーネ DOCG ヴィーニャ・カージ

Castello di Meleto

About Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Vigna Casi

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Price Range: $55-70; approx. reference from US/UK retail pricing

A single-vineyard Gran Selezione made exclusively from Sangiovese grown in the Casi vineyard, positioned at roughly 450 meters above sea level on soils of arenaria (sandstone) and galestro (schist). The vineyard is split between Casi Sopra, farmed with the traditional alberello (bush vine) method, and Casi Sotto, trained on Guyot, giving the wine a distinctive mineral, structured character.

Sommelier's Note

One of Meleto's two flagship crus — Vigna Casi's alberello-farmed slopes give a mineral austerity that single-vineyard Sangiovese fans will love.

New to wine?

A single-vineyard wine best appreciated once you already enjoy structured, mineral-driven Sangiovese.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with grilled beef, game stews, aged Tuscan pecorino, and mushroom risotto.

When to drink it

Special occasions, vertical tastings, and cellar collectors seeking single-vineyard expressions.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Sangiovese from the single Casi vineyard at approximately 450 meters altitude, on arenaria and galestro soils. Casi Sopra is farmed with traditional alberello (bush vine), Casi Sotto with Guyot training. Aged in large oak casks as per Gran Selezione requirements, minimum 30 months total aging. ABV typically 14-14.5%.

About the producer

Castello di MeletoA 1256 fortress estate leading organic Chianti Classico.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Vigna Casi different from the estate Gran Selezione?: It is a single-vineyard wine from the Casi plot alone, partly farmed with the old alberello (bush vine) method, giving it a more mineral, austere character than the estate blend.
What does it taste like?: Structured and mineral-driven, with ripe dark fruit, dried herbs and a firm tannic backbone typical of higher-altitude Chianti Classico sites.
How does it compare to Vigna Poggiarso?: Casi tends to show a slightly more austere, mineral profile from its sandstone-schist soils, while Poggiarso, grown on rockier alberese soils, is often described as even more structured.

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