2016 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo
2016 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Clay and sand soils as well as Tuscany’s special stony galestro limestone combined with ideal sun exposure and a climate tempered by the Mediterranean provide an ideal climate for the Sangiovese grape. Low yields of excellent-quality hand harvested fruit ensure a rich and concentrated result. Following hand sorting and destemming grapes are fermented in a combination of temperature-controlled and lined open-top tanks. Lots are blended first when the wine is placed in barriques and again at the first racking. Crognolo is aged for 10 – 14 months in French Allier barriques and 5 – 6 months in bottle._x000D_
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HARVEST NOTE_x000D_
The 2016 harvest was a winemakers dream in terms of quality. Quantity however was down from the previous season due to a rough growing season. The season saw cooler then average temperatures that led to a slight reduction in yields. This was followed by a very warm and dry summer – with only one rainfall in August to help the vines. Harvesting began in the beginning of October and the resulting wines have wonderful flavors with exceptional profiles._x000D_
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TASTING NOTE_x000D_
Bright ruby red. Complex with a prevalence of small red fruits and floral notes. The body is beautifully balanced with a long finish._x000D_
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FOOD PAIRING_x000D_
Delicious with full flavored meats and roasts._x000D_
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TECHNICAL DATA_x000D_
GRAPES: 100% Sangiovese_x000D_
APPELLATION: Tuscany IGT_x000D_
PH: 3.56_x000D_
ACIDITY: 5.5 g/l_x000D_
ABV: 14.5%_x000D_
AGING: Aged for 10 – 14 months in French Allier barriques and 5 – 6 months in bottle_x000D_
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POINTS OF DISTINCTION_x000D_
A Super Tuscan – style wine made from Sangiovese_x000D_
Matured for in French oak