Winemaker Notes
Ruby red with violet hues. Notes of small red fruits, blackberry, plum, together with toasted elements. Structured, persistent, with smooth and elegant tannins.
Pairs well with fine meats, game noble, braised red meats.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
This red is saturated with black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate flavors, with a hint of vanilla. Assertive tannins tip the balance to the dry, astringent side on the long, black cherry and blackberry-infused aftertaste. Opens with several minutes of aeration, so be patient. Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042. 500 cases imported.
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Vinous
The 2021 Sette is 100% Merlot. Lavender, spice, menthol, chocolate, blueberry jam and give this mid-weight Tuscan red a unique profile to complement its mid-weight structure.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Made with 100% organic Merlot sourced from across two of the estate's seven parcels (the Sorbaccio and Poggio Sinistro vineyards), the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2021 Sette is an inky black wine with an almost impenetrable appearance. This is a powerful expression with a bold 15% alcohol content and heavy fruit ripeness to close. There is monotone power here, but this vintage shows a little less in terms of complexity and nuance. This is a good partner to a winter steak.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.