LA SPINETTA Wines (Italy)
LA SPINETTA Il Nero di Casanova Sangiovese
| Denomination | Sangiovese IGT |
| Variety | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino (a Tuscan indigenous grape that gives color) |
| Average production | 120,000 bottles |
| Average yield per ha | 3,000 bottles |
| Vinyeard | 80% from Casanova, Terricciola, Tuscany, young vines 20% from Sezzana, Casciana Terme, young vines |
| Type of Soil | Calcareous, ocean sediments |
| Average Age of Vines | 6 years |
| Average altitude | 250 m |
| Vineyard Size | 45 hectare |
| Special characteristics | South exposure, embracing the Casanova winery |
| Time of Harvest | Middle of September |
| Cellar | LA SPINETTA Casanova |
| Vinification Details | Alcoholic fermentation for 7-8 days at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in oak |
| Aging | Entirely in medium toasted French oak for 9 months |
| Bottling | Transfer to stainless steal vats for 2 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 2 months |
| Specialties | No filtration and clarifying |
| Release | 13 months after harvest |
| Winemaker's Comments | Color: Intense ruby red Bouquet: Scents of ripe berries, cherries, plum and coffee Taste: Full bodied, sweet tannins, balanced fruit, wood and acidity, fine finish |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with grilled food, pasta and meat |
| Evolution | 10 years |
| Recommended serving temperature |
16-17 degrees Celsius |