Podere Casanuova

Vineyards

Podere Casanuova vineyards are located in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the surroundings of San Donato in Poggio. A part of the old vineyards produces very complex wines, that are typical of this production area, and the other vineyards were planted according to the newest agronomy principles. Vine varieties are mainly Sangiovese and other kinds of local Tuscan grapes or international grapes in the percentage allowed by Chianti Classico procedural guideline.
•Ground:sandy and stony.
• Elevation and Exposure: 350 m., south/ south-west exposure.
• Growing system: capovolto e cordone speronato.
• Vineyards age: 8-30 years.
• Plants for hectare: 4500-6500 plants.
• Total area: about 8 hectares

Wine cellar

The wine cellar is located in the inner part of the estate on a hill overlooking the vineyards. This local stone building is made of two adjoining rooms. The first one is an ancient watchtower hosting nowadays a tasting room and offices, the second one is more recent and it is the actual wine-making place. Wine containers are all in stainless steel. The aged wine is put in special barrique barrels and stored in the same place

Wines

All the wine produced by this Podere come from organic-grown vineyards.
The range is made of two wines, Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva, that are part of the old DOCG tradition. Together with the newest agronomy principles and the usage of new Sangiovese clones.
The ground structure is very compact and this makes the grapes rich in sugar and polyphosphate giving the wines their peculiar taste