Weekly Pour

From the hills of Tuscany to the rugged beauty of Sardinia, Famiglia Casadei pursues wines that speak clearly of place. The family’s Biointegrale approach unites organic, biodynamic, and biodiversity-first farming into a practical, ethical way of working the land. That philosophy comes into sharp focus with Le Anfore di Elena Casadei, a line created by Elena to explore single-varietal expressions raised in clay amphora. By fermenting and aging in amphora, the wines avoid oak influence and let the grape, the vintage, and the soil take the lead. The result is purity, texture, and a quietly powerful sense of transparency in the glass.

Le Anfore spans both familiar and rediscovered varieties, from Sangiovese and Syrah to Semidano, Trebbiano, Ansonica, Malvasia, Nasco, and Cannonau. Each bottling is an intentional study in character, shaped by meticulous vineyard sourcing across the family’s estates. If you are curious about wines that feel both ancient and fresh, this is a rare chance to taste history made modern.

Meet the Maker:

Elena Casadei, Winemaker and Ambassador

Elena Casadei began working in her family’s winery in 2013 and quickly rediscovered a deep connection to the craft. Her curiosity led her to amphora, an ancient vessel that encourages gentle micro-oxygenation and stable temperatures, allowing grapes to show their truest character without oak influence.

In 2015 she launched Le Anfore di Elena Casadei, a focused series of single-varietal wines fermented and aged exclusively in clay. The goal is simple and demanding: transparent, authentic wines that reflect terroir and vintage with precision. Elena selects fruit from the best parcels across the family’s estates, vinifying with restraint to preserve texture, fragrance, and place. Today, Le Anfore stands as a modern expression of ancient technique, and a personal statement on clarity in winemaking.