Sette Ponti Crognolo 2017

Crognolo, the first wine of Tenuta Sette Ponti. Born in 1998 from the wine project of the Moretti Cuseri family. An elegant Sangiovesebased supertuscan, endowed with a unique identity: between enhancement of territory and vines, excellence, rigor and innovation made from a tradition capable of evolving. The best selection of a historic variety of Sangiovese from a unique clone found in the Vigna dell’Impero 1935 and multiplied in the estate’s Sangiovese vineyards. A small addition of Merlot to give roundness and complexity. The ruby red color is a prelude to an intense and complex nose, rich in red fruits such as cherries and berries, floral notes such as violets, herbs and spicy notes, giving class and elegance. Structured, complex, mineral and round, it suggests excellent aging capabilities. The name comes from a wild plant “the cornus” that grows abundantly on the estate.

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This super Tuscan has been aged for you and is ready to enjoy now, yet will also benefit from laying down another 5+ years, making it an ideal “cellar starter” at a bargain price. The 2017 growing season in Tuscany was a wild one, full of extremes, and the quality of wines was dependent on the exact area of the vines, the producer, and luck. Crognolo happened to be in the right place, made by the right producer, and kissed with good luck — it’s a ripe, delicious red with good structure and plenty of depth.