This is the Sezzana “10 Year Release” which was held in bottle at the cellars of Casanova della Spinetta until, you guessed it, 2016. It’s a blend of Sangiovese and a splash of Colorino.
Poured into a decanter prior to dinner and enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with medium+ viscosity and light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and dried red and dark fruits: Morello cherry, lingonberry, blackberry, red flowers, black tea, dried green herbs, cocoa, new leather and some fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and pretty glossy. The more modern lean to this wine is typically not my style but this is undeniably a good IGT from Toscano. It’s quite lovely now with a decant and should remain so through 2031 with ease.
This is the Sezzana “10 Year Release” which was held in bottle at the cellars of Casanova della Spinetta until, you guessed it, 2016. It’s a blend of Sangiovese and a splash of Colorino.
Poured into a decanter prior to dinner and enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with medium+ viscosity and light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and dried red and dark fruits: Morello cherry, lingonberry, blackberry, red flowers, black tea, dried green herbs, cocoa, new leather and some fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and pretty glossy. The more modern lean to this wine is typically not my style but this is undeniably a good IGT from Toscano. It’s quite lovely now with a decant and should remain so through 2031 with ease.
Aug 31st, 2024
Tuscany, Italy
