2016 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo

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