“Vigna dell’Impero 1935” Sangiovese Val d’Arno di Sopra DOC 2020 (BIO)

Tenuta Sette Ponti | Tuscany
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09333520 · 0,75 l · 92,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In the annals of Tuscan wine history, there are vineyards that bear witness to dynasties and eras, and the Vigna dell'Impero is one of these living monuments. In 1935, in that fateful year when Europe was on the eve of great upheavals, the Savoia royal family had a vineyard planted on their hunting reserve in Valdarno di Sopra, which is now one of the most venerable terroirs in Tuscany. Three hectares of terraced vineyards, planted by hand at an altitude of 300 metres, where the Sangiovese vines dig their roots deep into the stony, galestro-rich soil. Antonio Moretti Cuseri recognised the exceptional quality of this ancient site and decided in 2012 to create a limited edition from this historic cru. Only in the best vintages, in numbered bottles, as a tribute to 85 years of winegrowing history. The Sangiovese in Purezza undergoes a particularly gentle, one-month maceration to extract all the noble components of the grapes harvested at optimum phenolic ripeness. 24 months of ageing in large 15 and 25 hectolitre barrels, followed by months of bottle ageing without filtration – to preserve the purest terroir notes.

The 2020 is a bright ruby red with garnet reflections and unfolds a bouquet of leather and tobacco, interwoven with wild flowers and fresh fruit. On the palate, this royal Sangiovese presents itself with present, yet silky and velvety tannins – the elegance of old vines that perfectly embody the wild and slightly rustic character of Valdarno di Sopra. A medium-bodied wine with exceptional persistence that reveals the timeless beauty and complexity of a vineyard site that is almost ninety years old. Vigna dell'Impero 1935: Where history lives in every drop and the Savoia royal family left its imperishable legacy in Tuscany. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pure Sangiovese from a vineyard planted in 1935: Formidable bouquet with fine spice, aromas of small red forest fruits, blood oranges, also undergrowth; supple texture, balanced tannin-acid structure, the finish is multi-faceted and long." Vinum

"Bright ruby red with sparkling reflections. On the nose, initially with bready notes and intense spice, slightly bloody, then with a finish of blood oranges and tobacco. Just as spicy on the palate, present, with great acidity and a powerful body, keeps coming back, good length." Falstaff

"The 2020 Vigna dell'Impero, 100% Sangiovese, is a good wine. Even a very good wine. With 15% alcohol, the 2020 is more about the fruit and the intensity of the texture than the varietal character. It is to be hoped that the new Valdarno di Sopra DOC will encourage producers to make wines that say more about the place. The potential is definitely there." Vinous

"A ripe yet supple red wine with flavours of plums, fruit cake, black pepper, iron and undergrowth. The finish is characterised by dusty tannins and leaves a compact impression." Wine Spectator

"The earthy decadence of cherry, bark and meat aromas and flavours is intriguing, with a depth of fruit and creamy tannins that run the length of the wine. It is medium to full-bodied with a flavourful finish and a juicy and polished texture. It also shows tension. Old vines, planted in 1935." James Suckling