Tenuta Sette Ponti
Tenuta Sette Ponti Evening
If you have ever imagined visiting a historic Tuscan wine estate, Tenuta Sette Ponti would more than fulfill that vision.
Purchased by the Moretti family in the 1950s as a country retreat, the estate has since become a benchmark for Super Tuscan wines.
To mark the final event of Anteprime Toscana, I—along with fellow international journalists, wine critics, and scholars—was invited to a special dinner at Tenuta Sette Ponti, just outside Arezzo. Welcoming us with effortless grace was Fabiana Santi Laurini, the estate’s publicity manager and tasting director.
A Name Rooted in History
The name Sette Ponti refers to the seven bridges that once crossed the Arno River. If you’ve ever visited the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa, you may recognize one of these bridges in the painting’s background.
A Grand Tasting Experience
Set in one of the estate’s beautifully restored spaces, the evening unfolded in true Tuscan style—warm, unhurried, and elegant. Sommeliers stood ready at stations, pouring from an impressive selection of more than two dozen wines from the family’s various estates, spanning different regions and vintages.
The format was simple but engaging: we would choose a wine from the table, and a sommelier would pour it for us. This allowed us to explore the depth of the Moretti family’s portfolio while comparing and contrasting different expressions of Tuscan terroir.
With glasses in hand, conversations flowed as effortlessly as the wines. Topics ranged from recent vintages to the evolving landscape of Tuscan winemaking and the increasing importance of sustainability.
One of the wines I kept returning to was Crognolo, an elegant Sangiovese-based wine that reinforced why this grape remains the backbone of Tuscan winemaking. Then came Oreno, their flagship Super Tuscan, a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Aged for 18 months in French oak, it delivered a silky depth and complexity that made it a resounding favorite.
Another standout was Poggio al Lupo, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the family’s vineyards in Maremma. Aged for 12 months in French oak, it carried a darker, more brooding intensity—a testament to the distinctive terroir of its coastal origins.
Tuscan Hospitality at Its Finest
The evening moved at a rhythm that felt entirely Italian—casual yet refined, convivial yet effortlessly elegant.
As the night came to a close, it was clear this was more than just another winery visit—it was a celebration of everything that makes Tuscan wine exceptional. The breadth of wines, the generosity of our hosts, and the deep connection between wine, history, and place left an indelible impression.
