Spanna, 1976 Red Wine
Santachiara - Antoniolo
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%
Price:
£119.00
Description
This mature Spanna comes from Santachiara, part of the esteemed Antoniolo estate in Piedmont, celebrated for producing structured and elegant Nebbiolo-based wines that showcase the classic character of the region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful bottle ageing.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and balanced, exemplifying the depth, finesse, and traditional Piedmontese character of mature Spanna.
Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 16–18°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. We therefore recommend straining any cork fragments during the decanting process.
Condition
Good conditions