Sezzana Rosso Toscana Igt 2001 75 cl La Spinetta

LSP SEZZANA

Denomination: Sangiovese I.G.T.

Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese 

Received awards: 90+points by Parker, 91 points by Wine Spectator

Average production: 23,000 bottles (5% of entire wine production) Average yield per ha: 2,300 bottles

First vintage: 2001

Vineyard: Name/location: Sezzana, Cascina Terme, Tuscany

Type of soil: sandy, calcareous, rocky and volcanic

Average age of vines: 30 years Average altitude: 200 m Vineyard size: 10 hectare

Special characteristics: south exposure

Wine making process: Time of harvest: middle of September Fermentation: alcoholic fermentation in roto-fermenters for 6 to 8 days at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in oak Aging: entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 12 - 14 months Bottling: transfer to stainless steal vats for 3 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 3-4 months

Release: 20 months after harvest

Wine description: Color: intense ruby red Bouquet: scents of ripe berries, vanilla and coffee Taste: full bodied, sweet tannins, impeccably balanced wood and acidity with a long, fine finish

Evolution: 25 years

Pairings: elaborated meats and pasta dishes

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