The Casa Smith Series is a collection of Washington wines produced from classic Italian varietals.
In the north, there is Barbera in Piedmont.
Travel through Tuscany with Sangiovese and finish in Puglia, land of Primitivo.
Every wine is crafted with the vision of producing Italian varietals in Washington with the same integrity as they are produced in Italy.
<The animals on the labels are native to each region of Italy.
> The pure expression of Sangiovese resonates throughout the glass...black plum, dried herbs and crushed brick aromas layered rhythmically with fresh fig, cherry, forest floor and old bonfire...the tannins are rich yet refined...this is truly magnificent.
A wine with a cool Sangiovese vibe.
Vineyard: Rosebud Vineyard (88%) Located in the same location as Wahluke Slope Vineyard and Northridge Vineyard.
The site is on alluvial fan gravel soils and lies above the floodplain of the Columbia River.
Beneath the topsoil are layers of caliche and basalt, making the soil rich in calcium and iron.
Northridge Vineyard 12% Planted in 2003 A special 37 hectare vineyard located on the Wahluke Slope.
Alluvial fan gravels overlying the Columbia River floodplain.
Beneath the topsoil lies a layer of caliche, basalt, 15-30 centimetres deep, which contains a lot of calcium and iron and challenges the vine roots.
2022 was a special year for grapes in Washington state.
What started as a late spring gave way to a mild, warm summer and then culminated in one of the longest autumns we've ever experienced.
Our vineyards, which produce excellent grapes every year, have this year harvested fruit suitable for making a very special wine.
This wine is firm, bright and has a beautiful aroma.
We look forward to watching this wine evolve and entertain us for years to come! 4.1t/acre, wild yeast, 100% whole grain fermentation, stainless steel fermentation, 35 day maceration.
Aged 10 months on the lees in 100% neutral French oak puncheon barrels.
The Casa Smith series, produced by Charles Smith, is a series of wines made from classic Italian varieties.
All grapes are grown in Washington.
It all started with Vino Pinot Grigio, a white wine that Charles Smith began making using Pinot Gris in 2010.
Pinot Grigio Rosé (not available in Japan) and Rosso were later added, and the lineup currently includes three single-varietal wines (all grown on single vineyards owned by Charles Smith's family): Barbera from Piedmont, Sangiovese from Tuscany, and Primitivo from Puglia.