Description
Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo IGT 2017 
94/100 James Sucklings: “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. Drink or hold.”
The Sette Ponti Estate has been one of the family’s properties since the 1950’s, when Antonio’s father, Alberto bought the initial 50 hectares directly from the princesses Margherita and Maria Cristina Savoia- Aosta. It is located in the Chianti, between Arezzo and Florence, and takes its name from the number of bridges that cross the river Arno between the two cities. The first of these bridges, the Buriano Bridge (13th century) can been seen in the background of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
I.G.T. Central Tuscany
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese 10% Merlot
Vinification: A controlled-temperature fermentation for 20 days, followed by maceration
Aging: in used french oak
Bottle aging: prior to release 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 dep
