Toscana Sangiovese Il Nero di Casanova 2021

Description

La Spinetta Il Nero di Casanova is an excellent red wine produced by La Spinetta, an ancient estate specializing in the production of excellent wines. Giovanni Rivetti's dream was to become a great wine producer, but it was his son Giuseppe Rivetti and his family, who still run the estate today, who made this dream a reality. Giuseppe moved to the so-called "Spinetta," a hilltop near Castagnole Lanze in the province of Asti, where he built the estate and began producing great wines in the 1980s, including Il Nero di Casanova. This wine is made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino grapes, which grow in calcareous soil. The area is characterized by calcareous soil, which gives the wine a distinctive mineral aftertaste. The harvest takes place in mid-September, after which the carefully selected bunches undergo alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature for a period of 6 to 8 days. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak vats for a full 9 months. This is followed by the aging phase in French oak barriques, after which the product is transferred back to steel vats for further maturation. This lasts 2 months and is followed by bottling. The wine remains in the bottle for another 2 months, for the final phase of refinement, which allows the product to enhance all the characteristics that make it so appreciated and worthy of the DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) label.

Details

Perfume

Hints of blackberries and blueberries with notes of tobacco, cherries, leather, and liquorice.

Color

Deep ruby red.

Taste

A well-structured wine that fully reflects the characteristics of Sangiovese grapes.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Casanova della Spinetta

From this winery

• Start up year: 2001
• Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Mirko Bessi

The Rivetti family, renowned for their historic Piedmontese winery La Spinetta, arrived in Tuscany in the early 2000s bringing with them a bold and forward-thinking vision. Among these rolling hills, they chose to give voice to the grape varieties that truly express the soul of the territory: Sangiovese, Colorino, and Prugnolo Gentile, leaving the more celebrated international varieties in the background. Every decision stems from a deep respect for nature: organic farming, extremely low yields, meticulous attention to grape quality, and slow aging in large oak casks. The result is a collection of wines that speak with elegance and authenticity, combining complexity with remarkable drinkability — a hallmark of Tuscany’s greatest expressions. Read more

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Casanova della Spinetta Toscana Sangiovese Il Nero di Casanova 2021
Type	Red still
Denomination	Toscana IGT
Vintage	2021
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sangiovese
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Casanova della Spinetta
Origin	Towns of Casanova, Terricciola, and Casciana Terme (Pisa)
Climate	Altitude: 250 m a.s.l. Exposure: South.
Soil composition	Limestone with marine sediments.
Cultivation system	Spurred cordon
Harvest	Middle of September.
Wine making	Alcoholic fermentation for 9 0 days in temperature-controlled rotary fermenters.
Aging	Malolactic fermentation for 9 months in medium toast, French oak barrels. The wine is then transferred to stainless steel vats for 2 months before bottling, followed by ageing in bottles for another 6 months.
Total acidity	5.6 gr/L
PH	3.5
Allergens	Contains sulphites