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Casè is an artisanal, family-owned winery located in the hills of the Val Trebbia in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.It's a key producer in the natural wine movement, focusing on traditional methods and minimal intervention.

History and Location

• Location: The winery is nestled in the picturesque Val Trebbia hills, a beautiful and biodiverse area within the Colli Piacentini region. The vineyards are situated at a high altitude of around 600 meters above sea level.

• Founding: Casè was established in 1998 by Alberto Anguissola and Diego Ragazzi. They began with a small plot of land and, over time, have grown the estate by recovering old, abandoned vineyards to preserve local grape varieties.

Winemaking Philosophy

Casè's philosophy is centered on an uncompromising commitment to natural winemaking that expresses the unique terroir of their high-altitude vineyards.

• Organic Farming: The vineyards are farmed organically, with a focus on creating a healthy ecosystem. They avoid chemical herbicides and fertilizers, and vineyard work is done manually.

• Indigenous Grapes: The winery champions native grapes like Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo, Bonarda, and Barbera. They also have a notable focus on Pinot Noir, which thrives in their clay and limestone soils.

• Minimal Intervention: In the cellar, their approach is hands-off.

  • Spontaneous Fermentation: All wines are fermented using native yeasts.

  • Skin Maceration: For their white wines, they use a period of skin contact to add color, texture, and complexity, a traditional practice for the region.

  • No Fining or Filtration: The wines are unfined and unfiltered, preserving their natural character.

  • Minimal Sulfur: They use minimal amounts of sulfur, if any, to allow the wine to be a pure expression of the vintage.

• Aging: Wines are aged in a variety of vessels, including steel, concrete, and wood, depending on the desired outcome for each wine.

Notable Wines

Casè produces a unique portfolio of wines that are distinct from a typical "international" style.

• Casè Bianco: A signature white wine made from a blend of white grapes, including Malvasia and Ortrugo, with skin contact. It is known for its aromatic complexity and surprising dry finish.

• Casè Pinot Noir: The winery's expression of Pinot Noir is distinct, often light and fresh, showcasing the grape's potential in the high-altitude terroir of the Colli Piacentini.

• Calcarot: A red wine, often a blend of Bonarda and other local red grapes, known for its rustic and charming character.

• Casebianco: An "orange wine" made from a blend of Ortrugo, Malvasia, and other white grapes, with extended skin contact. It's celebrated for its complexity, with notes of apricot, grapefruit, and a pleasingly savory character.