Tenuta Sette Cieli 'Yantra' Red Blend 2019

Wine Spectator 93
A mouthful of black currant, blackberry, violet, cedar and iron lends immediate gratification in this polished red. Vibrant and balanced, with a long, firm finish that echoes dark fruit and mineral. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2023 through 2035. Bruce Sanderson, October 2021

Wine & Spirits 92
Vinified in stainless steel, this blend of cabernet sauvignon (60 percent) and merlot shows a tangy crunch to the blackberry and plum flavors, that ripe fruit edged with notes of fresh herbs and lively black spice. Stephanie Johnson, October 2021

Introduction
Yantra (yawn-tra) is Sanskrit for instrument or machine. A Yantra is a mandala a map, chart or geometric pattern which is often used to reference geometrical drawings used in the Indian mystical tradition.

Vineyard Profile
Grape Source: 100% estate vineyards
Location: Hillside vineyards surrounded by the lush woods of Monteverdi Marittimo between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
Cultivation: 100% organic (not certified); all work is done by hand
Size: 10 hectares (24.7 acres)
Vine Age: Planted 2001-2002
Soil: Medium-textured; black slate, granite rock and clay
Elevation: 400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level
Density: 9,300 vines/hectare (3,764 vines/acre)
Training: Guyot

Vintage Report
In the winter time we had have enough rain to face the summer which was regular without extreme and dry heat peaks. We had balanced production and optimal ripening. Elena Pozzolini, Winemaker

Harvest Date(s): September 24 - October 15

Vinification
Fermentation: In stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures; with indigenous yeast; 100% malolactic
Maceration: Cold with dry ice for 2-3 days
Aging: 100% of the blend stayed in French oak barrels for 6 months (60-gallon; 46 years old)
Fining: No
Bottle Aging: 6 months in bottle

Technical Information
Varietal Composition: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Production (in cases): 10,000 cases (6/750ml)
Cases Imported: 6,500 cases (6/750ml)
Alcohol: 14%
TA: 5.52 g/L
p H: 3.59
RS: 1.79 g/L

In 1994, the Ratti family purchased more than 170 acres of isolated land near the Tuscan village of Monteverdi Marittimo between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The wild terrain used for horseback riding and wild boar hunting became the inspiration for the family's dream of winemaking. Their belief that the site was ideal for pursuing their dream was reinforced when two prominent wineries in the region expressed an interest in leasing land on the estate. In 2000, the family began planting the first vineyards on the property. Today there are 17 acres of high-density vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.
The Ratti family chose the name "Tenuta Sette Cieli," or "the Estate of Seven Skies," for their winery because the property sits atop a hill at 1,300 feet with incredible views in every direction.