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.