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2009 Sette Ponti Crognolo Proprietary Red Wine
Proprietary Blend: 750ml
$29.99
$19.99
about this wine:
Tenuta Sette Ponti's first release was the 1998 vintage Crognolo, named after a wild bush, Cornus, which grows on the estate. The blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from vines of an average age of 25 to 35 years yields a refined, elegantly stylish wine of fruit forward lushness. The wine's dense color suggests a concentration confirmed on the palate along with sweet ripe flavors of wild cherries, black fruit, leather and vanilla also evident in the aromas. The wine is firmly structured yet elegant, with good tannic support and well-integrated oak notes, leaving an overall impression of harmony, balance and length.
points awarded:
JS 92 WA 9192 points,
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, December 2011
Silky and fruity, with milk chocolate and berries. Full-bodied, chewy, yet polished and balanced. Give this two to three years of bottle age.
Neil Mechanic, JJ Buckley, February 2012
The elegance of the vintage really shines in this release. Already quite expressive, lovely notes of cedar, sandalwood and nutmeg are evident on the nose. Medium in body, the palate emphasizes flavors of dried cranberry and cherry with a hint of pomegranate seed. Youthful yet polished tannins and a silky texture make this perfect for early enjoyment, or cellar for 3-5 years to allow further development.
91 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2011
The 2009 Crognolo is a beautiful, fleshy red. Dark black cherries, mint, flowers and minerals are woven together nicely in this fresh, delineated entry-level wine from Sette Ponti. The tannins remain a touch firm, so ideally the Crognolo should be cellared for an additional 6-12 months. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. -AG
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