Casanova della Spinetta
Toscana Sangiovese Rosso Sezzana 2011
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | Aged in new French oak barriques with medium toasting for 12-14 months, then in stainless steel tanks for about 3 months, and finally matured in bottle for 3-4 months. |
| Other years | 2007 , 2008 |
- Profile: Still red wine IGT Toscana 2011, 0.75 l bottle, 14.5% vol
- Grapes: 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from Sezzana, Casciana Terme (Pisa)
- Vinification: 7-8 days fermentation in rotofermenters at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 12-14 months in new French oak barriques, followed by stainless steel and bottle
- Aromas and taste: Notes of ripe berries, vanilla and coffee; sweet tannins and persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Casanova della Spinetta Sezzana is a still red wine from Tuscany, characterised by a deep ruby colour. It is created from an enveloping blend of Sangiovese and Colorino, capable of expressing a full and rigorous style. The aromatic profile opens with well-defined notes of ripe wild berries, enriched by elegant hints of vanilla and coffee. On the palate, it is clean and structured, distinguished by perfectly integrated sweet tannins that lead the sip towards a persistent finish. It is recommended to enjoy it after decanting for about two hours, paired with robust meats and flavourful first courses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the village of Sezzana, located in the heart of Casciana Terme, Tuscany. This area benefits from volcanic, calcareous, sandy and rocky soils: a complex combination that gives the grapes depth of flavour and vibrant colour. The La Spinetta winery cultivates its vines following the principles of the organic method, maintaining low yields per hectare to ensure high quality and optimal concentration of the raw material.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with alcoholic fermentation in rotofermenters at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in wood to soften its structure. Ageing takes place in new French oak barrels with medium toasting for a period of between twelve and fourteen months, encouraging the ideal integration of the tannins. Before being released on the market, the wine rests in steel tanks for about three months and completes its journey with a carefully calibrated aromatic evolution of a further three or four months to definitively stabilise its flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Rivetti brothers, Casanova della Spinetta Sezzana is a prestigious red wine that captures the authentic essence of the eponymous village in Pisa. The grapes, organically grown on volcanic and limestone soils, give the 2011 vintage an enveloping and full-bodied structure. Thanks to expert ageing in French oak barriques, this wine combines the intensity of Sangiovese with the finesse of Colorino. Awarded 94 points by Robert Parker, it is ideal for enhancing special occasions.
Awards
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2011
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Start up year: 2001
- Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Mirko Bessi
| Name | Casanova della Spinetta Toscana Sangiovese Rosso Sezzana 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Casanova della Spinetta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Rivetti brothers, Casanova della Spinetta Sezzana is a prestigious red wine that captures the authentic essence of the eponymous village in Pisa. The grapes, organically grown on volcanic and limestone soils, give the 2011 vintage an enveloping and full-bodied structure. Thanks to expert ageing in French oak barriques, this wine combines the intensity of Sangiovese with the finesse of Colorino. Awarded 94 points by Robert Parker, it is ideal for enhancing special occasions. |
| Origin | Sezzana, Casciana Terme (Pisa), Toscana |
| Soil composition | Sandy, calcareous, rocky and volcanic |
| Cultivation system | Spur-pruned cordon |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation | 7-8 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled rotofermenters; malolactic fermentation in oak barriques; ageing in new medium-toasted French oak barriques |
| Wine making | Fermentazione alcolica per 7-8 giorni in rotofermentatori a temperatura controllata; fermentazione malolattica in barrique; affinamento in barrique nuove di rovere francese a media tostatura per 12 4 mesi; poi passaggio in vasche di acciaio per circa 3 mesi, imbottigliamento e affinamento in bottiglia per 3-4 mesi. |
| Aging | Aged in new French oak barriques with medium toasting for 12 4 months, then in stainless steel tanks for about 3 months, and finally matured in bottle for 3-4 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |