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La Spinetta Sassontino IGT 2003 750ml

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750ml
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Italy
region
Tuscany
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A single-vineyard blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from Casanova, Terricciola, aged in new, medium-toasted French-oak tonneaux (500L) for 12-14 months. After the wood has imparted its flavors, the wine is transferred to stainless-steel vats for 3 months before bottling, then left to age in the cellar for another 3-4 months before release. Location: Sassontino, Terriciola, Tuscany Type of soil: sandy, calcareous, rocky and volcanic Average age of vines: 30 years Average altitude: 650ft Vineyard size: 25 acres Special characteristic: southern exposure First Vintage: 2001 Alcohol content: 14.5% by vol. Average No. cases/year: 1900
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La Spinetta Sassontino IGT 2003 750ml

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A single-vineyard blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from Casanova, Terricciola, aged in new, medium-toasted French-oak tonneaux (500L) for 12-14 months. After the wood has imparted its flavors, the wine is transferred to stainless-steel vats for 3 months before bottling, then left to age in the cellar for another 3-4 months before release. Location: Sassontino, Terriciola, Tuscany Type of soil: sandy, calcareous, rocky and volcanic Average age of vines: 30 years Average altitude: 650ft Vineyard size: 25 acres Special characteristic: southern exposure First Vintage: 2001 Alcohol content: 14.5% by vol. Average No. cases/year: 1900
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size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
Additional vintages
Overview
A single-vineyard blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from Casanova, Terricciola, aged in new, medium-toasted French-oak tonneaux (500L) for 12-14 months. After the wood has imparted its flavors, the wine is transferred to stainless-steel vats for 3 months before bottling, then left to age in the cellar for another 3-4 months before release. Location: Sassontino, Terriciola, Tuscany Type of soil: sandy, calcareous, rocky and volcanic Average age of vines: 30 years Average altitude: 650ft Vineyard size: 25 acres Special characteristic: southern exposure First Vintage: 2001 Alcohol content: 14.5% by vol. Average No. cases/year: 1900
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Varietal: Sangiovese

Wines made with the round, darkly colored Sangiovese grape varietal tend to demonstrate the grape's key attributes: high acidity, moderate tannins and pale red color These grapes have been grown in their native Italy for thousands of years, and are said to be one of the key varietals which were so loved by the ancient Etruscan and Roman civilization Fast forward a few millennia, and all over the world, wineries are still growing these grapes in order to capture that renowned and flavorful essence. What makes Sangiovese so loved by drinkers and vintners alike is its wonderful ability to soak up the earthy, woody flavors of the oak barrels they are aged in, and present these in the glass alongside fresh, bright summer fruit notes. Whilst Sangiovese grapes are often blended during the fermentation process, they are also drank as single variety wines, both young and fresh, and aged and complex.
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Region: Tuscany

Tuscany has been producing fine wines for almost three thousand years, and as such is widely recognized as being one of the key Old World wine regions which have shaped the way we understand and enjoy quality wines throughout history. Interestingly, the region is typified by a unique soil type which is not particularly good for growing grapevines, but in Tuscany, the emphasis has always been on quality over quantity, and low yields with high levels of flavor and intensity are preferred, and have become a feature of the region's wine industry. The main grape varietals grown in Tuscany are Sangiovese for the distinctive, flavorful and complex red wines, and Vernaccia for the exquisite dry white wines, although the last couple of decades have seen more varietals grown and an increasing trend towards 'Bordeaux style' wines.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Sangiovese

Wines made with the round, darkly colored Sangiovese grape varietal tend to demonstrate the grape's key attributes: high acidity, moderate tannins and pale red color These grapes have been grown in their native Italy for thousands of years, and are said to be one of the key varietals which were so loved by the ancient Etruscan and Roman civilization Fast forward a few millennia, and all over the world, wineries are still growing these grapes in order to capture that renowned and flavorful essence. What makes Sangiovese so loved by drinkers and vintners alike is its wonderful ability to soak up the earthy, woody flavors of the oak barrels they are aged in, and present these in the glass alongside fresh, bright summer fruit notes. Whilst Sangiovese grapes are often blended during the fermentation process, they are also drank as single variety wines, both young and fresh, and aged and complex.
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Tuscany has been producing fine wines for almost three thousand years, and as such is widely recognized as being one of the key Old World wine regions which have shaped the way we understand and enjoy quality wines throughout history. Interestingly, the region is typified by a unique soil type which is not particularly good for growing grapevines, but in Tuscany, the emphasis has always been on quality over quantity, and low yields with high levels of flavor and intensity are preferred, and have become a feature of the region's wine industry. The main grape varietals grown in Tuscany are Sangiovese for the distinctive, flavorful and complex red wines, and Vernaccia for the exquisite dry white wines, although the last couple of decades have seen more varietals grown and an increasing trend towards 'Bordeaux style' wines.
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