Villa Calcinaia Rosso Casarsa Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT

Planted in 1967, same soil as the Luisa. 50% whole cluster. And its 100% Merlot. Not a whole lot on the nose but a gravel -pomerol likeness is there. Mature and ready to drink. Savory, and that comes from the limestone soil. A saltiness to it.

Tasted at Italian Village Chicago producer's wine dinner. Dark garnet purple colored, medium full bodied, dense concentrated tangy blackberry and plum fruits with notes of spice, cedar, tobacco and leather on a long moderate tannin laced finish. https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2022/06/italian-village-villa-calcinaia.html