Fattoria di Caspri
The goal at Fattoria di Caspri is to make the most natural wine possible, and winemaker Bertrand Habsiger meets that challenge emphatically, delivering pure and expressive wines. An Alsace native and former sommelier, Bertrand is known locally as Mr. Senza (Italian for “without”), referring to his absolutely non-interventionist approach. The extraordinary estate in the South Tuscan hills includes 7 hectares of olives and is surrounded by forests, which ensures protection for the 9 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards. Grapes are harvested by hand and spontaneously ferment in open neutral barrels. Aging for 10-22 months, unfined, unfiltered, zero sulfur added. Bertrand focuses on old vine Sangiovese, Cilegiolo and Trebbiano.Bertrand lives his whole life and makes all his decisions using biodynamic principles and in accordance with the biodynamic calendar. He picked out the property for his Fattoria Di Caspri winery over 10 years ago, when he was commissioned by a friend to go to Italy and make the most natural wine possible. What does “the most natural wine possible” even mean? Easy answer: No synthetic chemicals in the vineyard. No added yeasts. No acidification. No filtering. No additives. Nothing put in, nothing taken out. Organic. Biodynamic.Philosophy: Bertrand is deeply committed to biodynamic farming principles including dedicated use of the Maria Thun biodynamic calendar. Being able to predict what the weather will be like in the growing seasons helps him decide how to prune in the early spring which is critically important. Vineyard treatments include tisane (hot water with herbs) and decoction (cold water with extracts). Bertrand’s no-till method (no tools penetrate the earth more than 10cm) means the earth is not disturbed. The goal is to make wines with personality and enjoy them with natural food and good people.Interesting discussion in the New York Times with Suzanne Syz of Caspri.
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