CASÒN BIANCO

CASÒN ROSSO

CASÒN Bianco

Over 40 years ago, in the 1980s, the first reported predictions of drastic climate change prompted us to start experimenting with new grape varieties, including Viognier and Petit Manseng. Today they are the two main grape varieties of the CASÒN Bianco. Petit Manseng is characterised by its loose-berried grape clusters and thick skins, making it particularly resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions. In the case of Viognier, we have observed that this southern variety is developing its own special character in Alto Adige.

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2021
CASÒN Bianco
Viognier – Petit Manseng
12,5 % Vol

Origin

Casòn Hirschprunn in Magrè. 230 to 360 metres a.s.l. (750 – 1,180 feet)

Soil

Sandy, rocky soils, dolomitic limestone

Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation and vinification in large and small casks. On the lees for several months before blending the single components. Aging in the bottle for about one year.

Best to be drunk

2-10 years

Color

Clear, gold-yellow

Aroma

Intense bouquet, slightly aromatic, fruity (Orange) exotic spices, Vanilla, woody

Flavour

Full bodied, rich, salty, fresh, very long-lasting aftertaste

Food

With fish and seafood, white meat and poultry

CASÒN Rosso

Recent years have seen us become more and more enthusiastic about the Tannat grape, an unconventional variety in Alto Adige. Initially planted in the 1980s for field trials, this French-origin grape thrives well in Alto Adige, maintaining the high acidity levels that result in exceptional red wines. It now forms the backbone of our red CASÒN wine.

2020
CASÒN Rosso
Tannat and others
11,5 % Vol

Color

Cherry-red with a pink shimmer

Aroma

Nlightly aromatic, fruity (plum, blackberry), leather, tea, woody

Flavour

Medium bodied, juicy, fruity, refined bitter, fresh

Food

Red meat (roasted or grilled), lamb, venison, cheese

Origin

Casòn Hirschprunn in Magrè. 230 to 360 metres a.s.l. (750 - 1180 feet)

Soil

Sandy, rocky soils, dolomitic limestone

Vinification

Spontaneous grape mash fermentation, partially on entire grapes, in large cask. Following for a few months in small and large cask. Aging in the bottle for about one year.

Best to be drunk

3-10 years

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The Casòn Hirschprunn Estate

In 1991, our father acquired the Casòn Hirschprunn Estate in the centre of Magrè, with over 30 hectares (74 acres) of vineyards and several historic buildings. Aware of the emerging concerns about climate change, he started experimentally cultivating new grape varieties. With more than four decades of experience, this estate now grows a range of exciting grape varieties for our two CASÒN wines.