A 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. Location: Sassontino, Terriciola, Tuscany Type of soil: sandy, calcareous, rocky and volcanic Average age of vines: 30 years Average altitude: 650ft Vineyard size: 25 acres Special characteristic: southern exposure First Vintage: 2001 Alcohol content: 14.5% by vol. Average No. cases/year: 1900 - Casanova Della Spinetta Sassontino 2004 750ml -