- 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino from 50 year old vines
- Soils: sandy calcareous with ocean sediments
- Alcoholic fermentation occurs over 6-8 days followed by malolactic fermentation in oak
- Maturation for 12-14 months in new, medium-toast French oak barrels, followed by 3 months in stainless steel vats
- Unfined/Unfiltered
- Wine rests in the bottle until the 10 year anniversary of the harvest!
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2008
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
IGT Tuscany
Variety:
Blend - Super Tuscan
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-RIT-40-08 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-12-16
"The Casanova della Spinetta 2008 Sassontino is a late-release wine that hits the market with 10 additional years of cellar age. A little seal on the front label confirms this special release. This wine is made with fruit sourced from Giorgio Rivetti's oldest vines, and the integrity of that fruit is carefully preserved. The wine shows a dark garnet color and rich concentration. To the nose, it reveals dried cherry and plum, with tertiary aromas of tarry smoke and dusty licorice root. The oak tones have ceded to dry spice and campfire ash. This cool 2008 vintage shows very elegant and fine results, making this a reasonably priced offer for those who adore aged Sangiovese."