Wine Details

La Spinetta Il Gentile di Casanova Toscana IGT

Prugnolo Gentile is a Sangiovese clone from the Montepulciano, receiving particular attention from Giorgio Rivetti at La Spinetta estate in Tuscany. The wine opens with raw, genuine aromas of black fruit, spice, liquorice and menthol, offering heft and power, but also good acidity and ripe silky tannins. Pretty and elegant in the mouth, the Gentile presents an authentic taste of Tuscany.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Tuscany

Classification:

Toscana Rosso IGT

Variety:

100% Prugnolo Gentile

Number of bottles produced:

6,000 bottles

Production area:

60% Casanova, Terriciola, 40% Sezzana, Casciana Terme, Tuscany, south exposure

Altitude:

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

Age of vines:

30 years

Yield:

3,000 bottles/ha

Training:

Cordone Speronato

Vinification:

Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 11 days. Malolactic fermentation done in used French oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging.

Refining:

Bottle aging for about 8 months

Alcohol content:

13.5%

pH level:

3.5

Acidity:

5.6 g/L

Soil:

Sandy, of marine origins and rich with oceanic sediments

Time of harvest:

Middle of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

91

La Spinetta Il Gentile di Casanova Toscana IGT 2020

James Suckling (91)- "Attractive nose of ripe cherries, dried blood oranges and hints of cedar. spice box and minerals. Medium-bodied, juicy and smooth, with textural, crunchy tannins. Delicious and easy to drink. Drink now or hold."

91

La Spinetta Il Gentile di Casanova Toscana IGT 2018

James Suckling (91)- "Aromas of red licorice, balsamic, cedar and sour cherry. Medium to light body. Fine tannins and a fresh finish. Hints of cedar and terracotta at the finish. Drink now."

91

La Spinetta Il Gentile di Casanova Toscana IGT 2015

Falstaff Magazine (91)- "Open and fragrant nose of fresh roses, rich raspberries and sugared strawberries. Very fine-footed on the palate, delicate, pleasant drinking flow, compact fruit, has fine red berry notes on the finish."