Caspri & Co
Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Caspri & Co is a new project started in 2021 by Bertrand Hapsiger, who wished to create the finest possible wines from the best grapes at the best price. The result is Caspri & Co, a value driven project that utilizes a minimum of 20% organically grown estate fruit from Fattoria di Caspri blended with purchased organic fruit from nearby friends and neighbors. All the wines are made by Bertrand using the same exacting standards that he uses for Fattoria di Caspri.
Caspri & Co. red wines are vinified in conical wooden tanks where spontaneous fermentation occurs followed by an extended maceration of three to four weeks. 20% of the fruit is destemmed. Depending on the harvest and character of the wine, little or no SO2 is added.
Caspri & Co wines are packaged with a generic white label to save on costs and some cuvees are available in environmentally sustainable packaging such as bag in box. In short, Caspri & Co offers exceptional quality, character-driven wines at very reasonable prices.
Our Selections
Caspri & Co Macerato No. 1 2020
A blend of 50% Malvasia and 50% Trebbiano, including 20% Caspri estate fruit, from vines planted on sand, clay, and silt soils, with a high percentage of decomposed gneiss. The grapes are co-fermented and spend one week on the skins followed by an additional 10 months in half stainless-steel tanks and half 600 liter tronconic oak casks. The Macerato features a light yellow/orange color and enticing aromas of dried pit fruits and baking spice. The palate has a gentle tactile quality, dried fruits, and a soft, dry finish.
Caspri & Co Rosso No. 3 MV
A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 10% Merlot from vines planted on sand, clay, and silt soils, with a high percentage of decomposed gneiss. 25% estate fruit is utilized in the blend. 70%. 2019 vintage and 30% 2020 vintage. The wine is fermented spontaneously in tronconic oak casks then aged for one year before bottling; 80% is aged in barrels of varying sizes and 20% in stainless steel. The Rosso No 3 is medium-bodied in texture with classic Caspri Tuscan notes of rich, red fruits, hints of leather, and a long earthy finish.