Crognolo
2017
Sette Ponti reflects the vision of Dr. Antonio Moretti, who took over the estate from his father in the late 1990's, and immediately began producing estate-bottled wines. The vineyards occupy a total of 150 acres, at an altitude of 200 to 300 meters; the oldest vines (mostly sangiovese) date from 1935. The soil is a classic Tuscan mixture of sand, clay, limestone, and schist-based galestro. The estate - 750 acres in total - is farmed in the traditional Tuscan way, so that the vineyards are...
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Crognolo is named after the wild bush, Cronus that grows abundantly around the estate. The first vintage of Crognolo was released in 1998. The Sangiovese is sourced from vines planted in 1988 at 250 metres elevation with a southern exposure. The soils are a mix of compact sand and clay. The vineyards have always been in an ecological way and in 2014 the process to obtain organic certification started. As of 2017, Crognolo is made from vineyards that are certified organic.
The wine was fermented at a controlled temperature for 20 days followed by maceration. Aged in used French oak barriques, then bottle aged for 6 months.
Ample aromas reminiscent of ripe cherry and berries, well blended with spicy notes that give class and complexity. Round, harmonious and vibrant on the palate showing depth and perfect tannic texture
Sweet berries, flowers and cedar on the nose. Some leather, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows tension and brightness. Excellent structure.
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Aromas of currants, flowers and orange blossom follow through to a full body with very fine tannins that are tight and polished. Beautiful length and polish.
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A balanced and fresh red for the hot 2017 vintage with medium body, fine tannins and plenty of currants, blackberries and blueberries on the finish.
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A beam of pure blackberry runs through this otherwise dense and focused red. Shows elegance, with balance and complexity, but needs time to integrate and reveal all its facets. Offers fine, minerally length. Sangiovese and Merlot.
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A soft and caressing red with a full body and plush, finely woven tannins. Plenty of dark cherry, mulberry, chocolate and some bark. Citrus zest and dried flowers, too. Lightly chewy at the end. 95% sangiovese and 5% merlot. Try in 2025.
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A beam of bright cherry permeates this round, supple red. Raspberry, earth, iron and tobacco notes play supporting roles, while dusty tannins prevail on the finish. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2032. 12,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. — BS
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