Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT Sangiovese Merlot

$217.64 / case(6)

$40.31

Description

”the sette ponti estate is situated near the historical city of arezzo in the heart of tuscany’s chianti country. The name refers to the seven bridges that cross the river arno on the road to florence. The moretti family bought the estate in the 1960s and it has been antonio moretti who has transformed the fortunes of the vineyards working alongside one of italy’s most innovative oenologists carlo ferrini. Soil characteristics: compact sand and clay vinification: a controlled-temperature fermentation for 20 days followed by maceration. Ageing: aged for 10-14 months in french allier barriques and 5-6 months in bottle vintage 2015: 2015 has shown to be a very good vintage. After a mild and rainy winter the vegetative start was in the second week of april with the arrival of spring and higher temperatures. The spring rains helped a lot the vegetation and ensured the water supply for the following summer. In june and mid-july temperatures were above the seasonal average but by the end of july the temperatures lowered returning to the average thanks to long rainy days which was really good for the vines. The grapes were of an excellent quality. The wonderful structure and the elegant soft tannins are the main elements of this vintage tasting note: intense ruby red in color the wine has a fruity spicy bouquet and ripe cherry and berries on the palate. It has the vivid acidity typical of sangiovese with well-integrated tannins and an earthy finish. Press and awards: james suckling tasting note: a firm and chewy young wine with chestnut chocolate and oyster shell character. A blackberry undertone. Full body polished and fresh. Drink now or hold in your cellar. 94 points august 2017 wine spectator tasting note: fresh and enticing with cherry raspberry tobacco and spice flavors. Firms up on the finish where vegetal accents and tannins linger. Sangiovese and merlot. Drink now through 2023. 90 points bruce sanderson september 2017 food pairing: delicious with full flavoured meats game and roasts.” – tenuta sette ponti

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