Sette Cieli arrived on the Tuscan scene a few years after the boundary lines of the Bolgheri appellation had been drawn. At the time the boundary was set, no one thought someone would plant above the woods on the next hillside over from Sassicaia, but actually above Gaja's Bolgheri property, Ca' Marcanda. But they did. Originally intended as a place to breed horses and a family retreat. Wine-loving friends came to visit and pointed out Sassicaia’s original vineyard, under the castle, that you see when you look over your right shoulder, and then a bit to the left of that, the Masseto vineyard. So they started to plant vines in 2000, and since 2012, the young Ambrogio Cremona Ratti who inherited the domain has been at the helm. He brought in winemaker Elena Pozzolini who came back to the area after several years of international experience in Argentina and California, and they share some of the viticultural team of Ornellaia. As Matthew Jukes says "This estate is a superstar in the making."
Sensory features: Indaco refers to the colour of the land at sunset when it turns blue indigo. A saturated and youthful purple hue, this wine has a saturating perfume of blueberries, dark wet stones, violets, and sweet sage. The palate offers more structure, with mouthwatering salty notes, and while it retains good freshness, it has more depth and richness, with more mineral presence through the mid-palate and finish, which reveals just a kiss of warmth.
Technical notes
Grape varieties: 34% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon & 33% Malbec
Ageing:14 months in French oak and 6 months in bottle.
Best served: Ideal for pairing with grilled meats, lamb, rich pasta dishes, or aged cheeses
