"Sassontino 10 Year Release", Casanova della Spinetta [wood] 2008 brand_Calera treacle toffee and chocolate-coated almonds

treacle toffee and chocolate-coated almonds

Very solid effort but one that could be broached fairly early

This wine finishes with a long

displaying superb fruit concentration and considerable power

and lighter summer fare

"Sassontino 10 Year Release", Casanova della Spinetta [wood] 2008 brand_Calera treacle toffee and chocolate-coated almondsA 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.