Casanova della Spinetta
Toscana Rosso Colorino 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Colorino |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in 600-litre medium-toast French oak barrels for 24 months; transferred to stainless steel for 10 months before bottling; bottle ageing for 6 months. |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Colorino from Toscana IGT, harvested between Terricciola and Casciana Terme
- Vinification: fermentation in rotofermenters for 10-11 days at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 24 months in 600-litre French oak, 10 months in stainless steel and 6 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: wild berries, sweet spices and flowers; soft tannins and a spicy finish
- Pairings: serve at 18-20°C after 1 hour of decanting; ideal with red meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Casanova della Spinetta Toscana Rosso Colorino is a still red wine produced by La Spinetta. It is made from the pure vinification of Colorino, an indigenous grape variety from Tuscany. On the nose, it offers clear aromas of wild berries, sweet spices, fresh flowers and a slight earthy undertone. On the palate, it reveals a full structure, balanced by soft tannins and excellent freshness, finishing with a long, dry and spicy aftertaste.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located in the Pisa area, between Terricciola and Casciana Terme. The vines benefit from a southern exposure at 250 metres above sea level, a condition that ensures optimal ripening. The limestone soils with marine sediments impart a mineral streak that gives vibrancy to the sip and balances its structure. The agricultural approach is based on organic and sustainable cultivation, carried out with full respect for the local ecosystem.
How it is produced
After the mid-September harvest, alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for about 10-11 days. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and 24 months of ageing in second-passage French oak barrels, ideal for softening the tannic texture without overpowering it. The wine then rests in steel tanks for 10 months, completing its journey with a further 6 months of bottle ageing. To preserve its aromatic integrity, the wine undergoes no filtration or clarification.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Rivetti family, this wine celebrates a native Tuscan grape variety, historically used in blends and here vinified as a single varietal. The 2021 vintage reflects the authenticity of the Pisan lands through a sustainable approach that involves zero filtration, thus preserving every original aromatic nuance. The slow ageing for 24 months in French oak softens the tannins, resulting in an intense red with notes of wild berries and sweet spices: the ideal companion to enhance flavourful roasts and boards of mature cheeses.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2001
- Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Mirko Bessi
| Name | Casanova della Spinetta Toscana Rosso Colorino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Casanova della Spinetta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Rivetti family, this wine celebrates a native Tuscan grape variety, historically used in blends and here vinified as a single varietal. The 2021 vintage reflects the authenticity of the Pisan lands through a sustainable approach that involves zero filtration, thus preserving every original aromatic nuance. The slow ageing for 24 months in French oak softens the tannins, resulting in an intense red with notes of wild berries and sweet spices: the ideal companion to enhance flavourful roasts and boards of mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Casanova (Terricciola, Tuscany) and Sezzana (Casciana Terme, Tuscany) |
| Soil composition | Limestone with marine sediments |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation | 10–11 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in rotofermenters at controlled temperature (10–11 days); malolactic fermentation and ageing in 600-litre medium-toast French oak barrels; no filtration or clarification. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in rotary fermenters at controlled temperature for 10–11 days; malolactic fermentation in 600-litre medium-toast French oak barrels for 24 months; transferred to stainless steel for 10 months before bottling and aged in bottle for 6 months; no filtration or fining. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in 600-litre medium-toast French oak barrels for 24 months; transferred to stainless steel for 10 months before bottling; bottle ageing for 6 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |