- 94 points -
April 2021Aromas 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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SETTE PONTI
Crognolo
2018
- Organic
$42.99*
Product code
7735
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
Special Order
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Indicazione geographica tipica (IGT)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Toscana
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese
Merlot
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website
About this winery
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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Production notes
The grapes were placed under a controlled-temperature fermentation for 20 days, followed by maceration. The wine was then aged in used french oak and further bottle aged prior to release for 6 months.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour is the prelude to a full bouquet of ripe cherry and berries well blended with spicy notes that give class and complexity. Full bodied, well balanced and vibrant on the palate, well rounded tannins and depth.
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