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:The Yantra impresses with an opulent aroma of ripe wild berries, prunes and a little mocha. These combine with subtle coconut, vanilla and toasted notes. A powerful, mouth-filling wine with a lot of melting, pithy texture and well-integrated acidity. Its spicy flavours linger for a long time.
Technical notes
Grape varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot
Ageing: French oak barrels for 6 months (60-gallon; 4–6 years old).
Best served: Bistecca Fiorentina, T-Bone steak, Spiced grillades, Wild boar entrecôte with Spätzli, Roasted lamb gigot and Beef Stroganoff
