Wine Sette Ponti, “Crognolo”, Toscana IGT, 2021

Description

“Crognolo” – the first wine released economy Sette Ponti. The name of this elegant drink comes from the word “Cornus” – so called wild dogwood shrub that grows on the estate winery. On a combination of price and quality is “Supertuscan” wine surpasses even the famous “Tignanello”, for which he was called in America “Tignanello-killer”. The wine shows its full potential and rich aroma of grapes Sangiovese, which is filled with fruity notes and hints of ripe cherries. The vineyards are located in the central part of Tuscany, in the hilly area (250 meters above sea level) and have a southern exposure. The soils of this area – mainly clay and sand. The average age of the vines – 17-22 years. The grapes are harvested by hand in order to select the best berries. Wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks with an open top for 20 days at a constant controlled temperature lowering caps wort. Then, the process of natural maceration. Wine ages for 14 months in French oak barrels and then bottled extract passes another 6 months.

Winery Sette Ponti is located in the central part of Chianti. The name translates as “seven bridges”. Refers to the seven bridges over the river Reno, close to one of them and is located just a winery. History Sette Ponti began in 1957, when the architect Alberto Moretti bought the estate of 50 hectares at the Princess Marie-Christine and Margherita of Savoy. To date, the estate owned by his son – Antonio Moretti. As consultants were invited to the winery famous Italian enologist Carlo Ferrini and his assistant Joya Cross. Also in the case were involved Gilbert Beauvais – one of the most experienced wine growers in France and agronomist Benedetto d’Anna. Thanks to the work of famous experts, Moretti was able to present the world with elegant wines that not only reflect the local traditions and the characteristics of its terroir, but also the top places in the Italian and international wine ratings.
It is worth noting that in 2000, Antonio Moretti with his daughter acquired vineyards near Noto in Sicily and founded a new winery Feudo Maccari , which produced two wonderful wine Saia and Maharis .