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."
'Noi 4' translates to 'the four of us'. Composed of four varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc) and conceived by a team of four, this is a stylish cabernet-led blend made by the talented Elena Pozzolini, with all the exuberance and power of Bolgheri, balanced by freshness and energy, and artful use of oak.
Sensory features: Intense ruby red colour with violet hues. The nose reveals ripe red fruits, small wild berries, hints of Mediterranean scrub, sweet spices and a touch of toast. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with tannins that are present yet well-integrated, good length and a savoury note that evokes the proximity to the sea.
Technical notes
Grape varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot & 5% Cabernet Franc.
Ageing: Aged for 9 months in barriques.
Best served: Pasta with meat ragù, stewed wild boar, grilled ribeye steak and mature cheeses.
