Extra Virgin Olive Oil Falchini House

Casale Falchini in San Gimignano produces two extra virgin olive oils, the first of which is Laudemio, obtained from the olives of the olive groves bordering the vineyards of Casale. This excellent product has some peculiar characteristics that make it an excellent choice to combine not only with the typical cuisine of the province of Siena and Tuscany, but also with many other dishes let's see the characteristics below. Like many precious oils produced in the province of Siena, Laudemio is an ideal choice to combine with typical Tuscan dishes. The Laudemio oil from Casale Falchini of San Gimignano is in fact perfect to be enjoyed raw on ribollita, tomato soups, on spelt soups, and on vegetables and toasted bread. Those who want to try its particular taste and high quality can purchase a bottle at the Localitán di Casale farm in San Gimignano, in the province of Siena.

Among the products offered by Casale Falchini the Grappa di Vernaccia is also contemplated, which is obtained exclusively from Vernaccia di San Gimignano grapes from the production area at Casale in San Gimignano. To receive more information about the Grappa di Vernaccia di San Gimignano, you can go directly to the Casale di Falchini Company in San Gimignano, or you can contact the company using the specific form in the dedicated section of this site a courteous representative of the company will respond promptly. During the harvest, immediately after the pressing, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano grape pomace is placed to rest in special hermetically sealed containers. This guarantees the best conditions for alcoholic fermentation at the distillery, preserving unaltered the characteristics of the wine.

Thanks to the handpicked selection of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes from Podere Casale I °, harvested and left to naturally dry for approximately three or four months after the harvest, an excellent Vin Santo DOC Riserva di San Gimignano is born. The lightly dehydrated grapes are then pressed and the juice is transferred in small barrels, made with various types of woods from different regions of the world; here it is left to rest for at least 48 months. Only the best casks are chosen for bottling the Riserva. In 1998 Vin Santo obtained the Chianti DOC denomination status, elevating the standards of production for the entire region. Our Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Riserva is suitable for a long aging 1015 years and beyond.

The "Falchini Brut" is a Classic Method Millesimato Spumante produced with a careful selection of the best Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chardonnay grapes from its own vineyards in Casale, together with a small part of other white grapes. In the cellars of Casale di Falchini, once the first fermentation has been completed in steel vats at a controlled temperature, and after a short period of time spent in French oak barrels, the wine is assembled and then bottled for the second natural fermentation in the bottle, typical of the Classic Method, which takes place over a period of many months (minimum 24 months) to complete the refinement of the real Spumante, which the French call "Champagne".