Tenuta Sette Ponti Valdarno di Sopra Vigna dell Impero 2020 - 750ml

96pts James Suckling

The earthy decadence of cherry, bark and meat aromas and flavors are fascinating, with a depth of fruit and creamy tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a flavor finish and a juicy and polished texture. Shows tension as well. Old vines planted in 1935. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years.

93pts Wine Spectator

Brooding yet supple, this red is ripe, offering plum, fruitcake, black pepper, iron and underbrush flavors. The finish exerts a well of dusty tannins, leaving a compact feel. Best from 2027 through 2040. 50 cases imported.

Winemaker Notes

Pure Sangiovese from the vineyard of the same name, planted in 1935 by Duke Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta. A prestigious and elegant wine that represents the more historic side of Tenuta Sette Ponti, a testament to the estate’s rich past and of the elegance of the production of top wines. It is produced only in the best vintages, in limited edition and each bottle is numbered. This Sangiovese represents tradition and territory: soils rich in marl, long vinification in large oak barrels, no filtration, and bottle aging make for a wine destined to last over time, just as the vineyard has – a cru vineyard that made history, like the event that gave it its start.