Tenuta Sette Cieli "Yantra" 2023
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The Land
The "Yantra" Red Blend comes from Tenuta Sette Cieli, an estate located in Monteverdi Marittimo, Tuscany, between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The 10-hectare estate vineyards are situated on hillsides at 400 meters (1,300 feet) elevation, surrounded by lush woods. The soils are medium-textured, composed of black slate, granite rock, and clay. These high-elevation, organically farmed (not certified) vineyards benefit from a mild microclimate and significant diurnal temperature shifts.
The Wine
"Yantra" is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. It is crafted with a cold soak maceration for 2-3 days, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, and undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 8 months in used (4-6 year-old) French oak barrels, followed by 6 months of bottle aging. Expect a very fruity and aromatic nose, with a nice acidity and minerality on the finish, and soft, smooth tannins. The 2022 vintage, while warm, benefited from earlier rains, resulting in balanced, high-quality grapes. This is a wine designed to be enjoyed in its youth, with an optimum drinking window of 3-5 years.
The People
Tenuta Sette Cieli, or "Estate of Seven Skies," was founded in 1994 by the Ratti family who envisioned creating world-class wines on their isolated, 170-acre property. The estate is now managed by Ambrogio Cremona Ratti, the owner and brand ambassador, and CEO and Winemaker Elena Pozzolini. They are dedicated to crafting wines that are a pure expression of the terroir, employing sustainable and organic practices in the vineyard, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Their aim is to create wines of quality and longevity, reflecting the unique character of their high-elevation Tuscan estate.
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Tuscany is one of Italy’s most iconic wine regions, anchored by historic regions like Chianti and Montalcino, where Sangiovese thrives in clay-limestone soils and varying elevations. Chianti Classico produces medium-bodied, savory reds, while Montalcino’s warmer, drier conditions give rise to the powerful and long-lived Brunello. Along the Tuscan coast, regions like Bolgheri emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of Super Tuscans—often blends of international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in marine-influenced soils. While overwhelmingly known for red wines, Tuscany is also home to great classic whites grown in San Gimignano and modern whites often made with French grape varieties.
Italy - Tuscany
Cabernet Sauvignon, originally hailing from Bordeaux, France, has triumphantly spread to become a cornerstone of vineyards worldwide, achieving particular renown in Napa Valley. This versatile grape variety adapts to a broad spectrum of climates, producing full-bodied wines that are rich in black cherry and blackcurrant flavors, with layered complexities of oak and spice. The grape's success in regions like Napa Valley is a testament to its global adaptability, where it benefits from the optimal blend of warm days and cool nights, coupled with diverse soil types, to express a unique balance of power and elegance that pays homage to its Bordeaux origins.
