Casa Emma
Harenae Sangiovese
Tuscany, Italy
Served double-blind, the wine presents a deep ruby color in the class with a slightly watery rim. On the nose, highly attractive notes of red cherry fruit, dried herbs, tea had my mind immediately headed towards Sangiovese…but there was a depth here, an elegance that seemed…well…special. I think my question to our host was, “Is this from some producer in Chianti doing something beautifully different?”. The palate didn’t disappoint and, in fact, doubled-down on delivering the goods. There is a purity and deftness in delivery that was quietly understated and yet truly remarkable at the same time.
When the wine was revealed, I was hit with excitement and disappointment at the same time. Excitement because I was able to identify the variety and the place; not a very easy thing to do in double-blind fashion with other opinions in the room suggesting Syrah (which I didn’t quite get based off color alone). The disappointment was my knowing that I would have no access to any more of this as it was considered an experimental wine, their first wine aged 100% in amphora, hence the IGT designation. That being said, there is hope. I was told that more is being made and thank God for that. This is a flat out gorgeous representation of Casa Emma philosophy and vines being highlighted in the very best of ways. Bravissimo!
Served double-blind, the wine presents a deep ruby color in the class with a slightly watery rim. On the nose, highly attractive notes of red cherry fruit, dried herbs, tea had my mind immediately headed towards Sangiovese…but there was a depth here, an elegance that seemed…well…special. I think my question to our host was, “Is this from some producer in Chianti doing something beautifully different?”. The palate didn’t disappoint and, in fact, doubled-down on delivering the goods. There is a purity and deftness in delivery that was quietly understated and yet truly remarkable at the same time.
When the wine was revealed, I was hit with excitement and disappointment at the same time. Excitement because I was able to identify the variety and the place; not a very easy thing to do in double-blind fashion with other opinions in the room suggesting Syrah (which I didn’t quite get based off color alone). The disappointment was my knowing that I would have no access to any more of this as it was considered an experimental wine, their first wine aged 100% in amphora, hence the IGT designation. That being said, there is hope. I was told that more is being made and thank God for that. This is a flat out gorgeous representation of Casa Emma philosophy and vines being highlighted in the very best of ways. Bravissimo!
Amforajäst ren sangiovese, nerklassificerad Chianti. Mycket bär och frukt i samspel med kryddiga och lite charkiga toner. Finkorniga tanniner och bra syra. Något för volatil för min smak.
Amforajäst ren sangiovese, nerklassificerad Chianti. Mycket bär och frukt i samspel med kryddiga och lite charkiga toner. Finkorniga tanniner och bra syra. Något för volatil för min smak.
May 8th, 2021