The Sette Ponti estate has been a Moretti family property since the 1950s, when Antonio's father, Alberto, purchased the first 50 hectares directly from Princesses Margherita and Maria Cristina of Savoia-Aosta. Located in the Chianti region, between Arezzo and Florence, it takes its name from the number of bridges that cross the Arno River between the two cities. The first of these bridges, the Buriano Bridge (13th century), can be seen in the background of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand around August and September. This harvest takes place in several rounds, with only the perfectly ripe grapes being picked. Some bunches remain in the hands for a few more days and are picked at a later date. This ensures that only the best grapes are retained for the blend. Fermentation takes place in large steel vats at a controlled temperature for 15 to 18 days. Maturation takes place in French oak barriques for 18 months. After this, the wine is blended and bottled. The wine then rests in the bottle for a further 12 months.
The result is a deep purple-red wine with intense aromas of ripe red fruit, blackberries, plums, herbs, and balsamic vinegar on the nose. This is complemented by a touch of black pepper, coffee, and light hints of tobacco. It's a full-bodied wine, complex, layered, and elegant, with intense, deep red fruit. The fruit and herbs continue into the velvety, lingering finish.
