{"product_id":"sette-ponti-vigna-dell-impero-2019","title":"Sette Ponti Vigna dell Impero 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare and historic red wine originates from the Valdarno di Sopra DOC in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Tenuta Sette Ponti’s Vigna dell'Impero (Vineyard of the Empire) is a flagship \"cru\" that represents the estate’s most traditional and historic side. The wine is sourced from a single, three-hectare terraced vineyard planted in 1935 by Duke Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious Sangiovese sites in Tuscany. The winery’s philosophy for this label is one of extreme fidelity to the terroir; it is produced only in exceptional vintages, released in limited, numbered bottles, and farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuta Sette Ponti Vigna dell'Impero 2019 presents an intense ruby red colour with elegant garnet reflections. The sensory profile is exceptionally pure and ethereal, featuring a complex bouquet of sour cherry, blood orange, and red berries, woven together with sophisticated notes of leather, tobacco, and dried Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full-bodied and remarkably gessoso (chalky) in texture, showcasing silky, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant, saline acidity. It is characterized by its tension and structural elegance, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish with persistent hints of wildflower and spicy oak. This 100% Sangiovese has an ABV of 14.5% and was aged for at least 24 months in large oak casks to preserve its varietal character, followed by 12 months of refinement in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe refined tannins and lively acidity of this old-vine Sangiovese make it a superb companion for sophisticated Tuscan cuisine. It pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats, such as a traditional \u003cem\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina\u003c\/em\u003e, and wild game including venison or feathered game like pheasant. Its earthy and savory profile also complements rich pasta dishes featuring porcini mushrooms or truffles, as well as well-matured hard cheeses like Pecorino Toscano or 36-month Parmigiano-Reggiano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage in Tuscany is widely celebrated as a benchmark year, particularly for Sangiovese. A mild winter followed by a hot yet breezy summer allowed for uniform budding and slow, even ripening. September provided ideal conditions for the harvest, resulting in fruit with exceptional phenolic maturity and concentration while maintaining a \"racy\" freshness. Critics have noted that the 2019 Vigna dell'Impero is one of the most balanced and elegant releases to date, showing a transparency and finesse that allows the 87-year-old vines to truly speak of their origin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300638 - Trialto Wine Group Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139058597975,"sku":"794080","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/9062801-SETTE-PONTI-VIGNA-DELLImpero-2016.jpg?v=1778594668","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/sette-ponti-vigna-dell-impero-2019","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}