Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Sette Ponti |
Label Name: | Sette |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 100% Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable sources: Decanter technical listing and tasting notes for Sette
Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with cedar, cocoa and subtle spice; velvety texture, polished mid tannins and a long dark-fruit finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: char siu, Korean beef bulgogi, Peking duck, teriyaki-glazed dishes.
Production Method
Sustainably farmed (organic/bio practices); temperature-controlled fermentation, malolactic fermentation, aged ~12–18 months in small French (Allier) oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
Tenuta Sette Ponti (Moretti Cuseri family) in Castiglion Fibocchi, Tuscany — renowned for Super Tuscans (Oreno, Crognolo) and high-density, galestro-influenced vineyards.