Wine Details

La Spinetta Il Colorino di Casanova Toscana IGT

Colorino is a relatively unknown black-skinned Tuscan grape variety, predominantly used as a blending ingredient to add color to wines. Its small berries also have a significant level of tannin, resulting in quite structured wines. The Colorino di Casanova reveals up-front aromas of wild cherries, tobacco, smoke and leather with herbs and liquorice adding complexity to the finish.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Tuscany

Classification:

Toscana Rosso IGT

Variety:

100% Colorino

Number of bottles produced:

6,000 bottles

Production area:

50% Casanova, Terriciola, 50% Sezzana, Casciana Terme, Tuscany, south exposure

Altitude:

250 meters (820 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

25 years

Yield:

3,000 bottles/ha

Training:

Cordone Speronato

Vinification:

Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 9 days. Malolactic fermentation done in used French oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging.

Refining:

Bottle aging for about 6 months

Alcohol content:

13.5%

pH level:

3.5

Acidity:

5.5 g/L

Soil:

Terricciola is sandy, of marine origins and rich with oceanic sediments. While Casciana Terme has rocky soil, by which is strongly characterized by travertine

Time of harvest:

Middle of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

92

La Spinetta Il Colorino di Casanova Toscana IGT 2020

James Suckling (92)- "Rich, dark-fruited character with spicy and earthy undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and wide on the palate, with layers of velvety tannins and a deep core of fruit. Good concentration and volume. Lingering finish. Drink or hold."

92

La Spinetta Il Colorino di Casanova Toscana IGT 2018

James Suckling (92)- "An attractive and focused colorino with sliced cherry, watermelon and orange peel aromas and flavors. Medium body. Firm tannins and a crisp finish. Drink now."

90

La Spinetta Il Colorino di Casanova Toscana IGT 2008

Wine Advocate (90)- "The 2008 Il Colorino di Casanova comes across as quite rich and dark in its wild cherries, tobacco, smoke and worn-in leather. This shows excellent balance in a brooding, yet mid-weight style. "