'Sassontino 10 Year Release'

• 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino from 50 year old vines
• Soils: sandy calcareous with ocean sediments
• Alcoholic fermentation occurs over 6-8 days followed by malolactic fermentation in oak
• Maturation for 12-14 months in new, medium-toast French oak barrels, followed by 3 months in stainless steel vats
• Unfined/Unfiltered
• Wine rests in the bottle until the 10 year anniversary of the harvest!

Tasting Notes

Dark black cherries, flowers, mint, and spice on the nose.  The palate has fabulous concentration and depth, with just enough tannin and aromatic complexity to balance the fruit and acidity.  Elegant black cherry fruit is layered into the persistent finish.

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