Wine Details

La Spinetta Sezzana Riserva Toscana IGT

The Sezzana is a twin of the Sassontino, though not an identical one.  The grape is always 100% Sangiovese from 45-year-old vines, but the the Sezzana vineyard sees heavier, volcanic soils with gravel and larger stones.  (The two vineyard sites, Sezzana and Sassontino, are located only six kilometers apart!)  The Sezzana is a more muscular wine with aromas of red berries, rose, white pepper and minerals whose harmonious acidity grants balance and character to the important structure and fruit at the wine’s core.

Region:

Producer:

La Spinetta Tuscany

Classification:

Toscana Sangiovese IGT

Variety:

100% Sangiovese

Number of bottles produced:

6,000 bottles

Production area:

Sezzana, Casciana Terme, Tuscany, south exposure

Altitude:

200 meters (656 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

45 years

Yield:

2,000 bottles/ha

Vinification:

Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 8 days. Malolactic fermentation done in new French oak barrels, followed by 24 months of aging.

Refining:

Bottle aging for at least 100 months

Alcohol content:

14.5%

Acidity:

5.5 g/L

Soil:

Rocky, clay soil

Time of harvest:

Middle of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

92

La Spinetta Sezzana Riserva Toscana IGT 2011

James Suckling (92)- "This is deep and layered with ripe dark berries, dark chocolate and hints of sandalwood and wet earth. Full-bodied, broad and velvety on the palate, with dense, creamy tannins. Smooth and nicely developed. Drink now."

92

La Spinetta Sezzana Riserva Toscana IGT 2009

James Suckling (92)- "A delicious old Tuscan red with licorice, walnut and light black cherry. Some mushroom, too. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now."

94

La Spinetta Sezzana Riserva Toscana IGT 2006

Wine Advocate (94)- "The 2006 Sezzana is a twin of the Sassontino, but not an identical one. Although the grape used is the same (100% Sangiovese from 45-year-old vines), this vineyard site sees heavier soils with gravel and bigger stones. The two vineyard sites, Sezzana and Sassontino, are located six kilometers apart. This wine shows more muscle power and perhaps more longevity. It is structured and determined with firm character and a lot of fruit substance and fiber at its core.. "