Yantra, Toscana IGT — 2023
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Introduction
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WINERY The estate is located in Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, on the Tuscan coast 1,300 above sea level. The 173-acre estate overlooks terraced vineyards and the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is surrounded by the lush woods of Monteverdi Marittimo. Seventeen acres of high-density vineyards are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec. Because of Tenuta Sette Cieli’s respect for nature, the winery has chosen organic practices to safeguard the environment. Everything is done by hand in the vineyards, with careful attention to each detail. The journey continues in the cellar where the winery employs single-variety vinification. Fermentation starts with wild yeasts, and the final selection of the wines is done only after a period of barrel aging in French oak barrels.
WINE The name Yantra (yawn-tra) is Sanskrit for “instrument” or “machine.” A Yantra is mandala – a map, chart or geometric pattern which is often used to reference geometrical drawings used in the Indian mystical tradition. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Located on the top of the hill, adjacent to the main Villa, surrounded by the wild nature of the mediterranean bush. The vineyards site dominates the flat plateau of Bolgheri and Tuscan islands of Capraia and Gorgona.
- Appellation: Toscana IGT
- Location: Tuscany
- Cultivation: Sustainable; Organic
- Vine Age: Planted 2001-2002
- Soil: Medium textured with a high presence of clay, limestone and stones
- Exposure: East/ Southeast exposure
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Vintage Report
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The 2023 vintage was characterized by multiple rainfalls in the spring period until June, the summer was hot but never too dry. September was breezy with very cool nights, These optimal conditions continued into October.
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Vinification
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The fermentation take place in stainless steel tank at controlled temperature, before the fermentation starts we do a cold maceration for a couple of days. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in French oak for 6 months. No fining. No filtration.
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
- Alcohol: 14%
- TA: 5.84 g/L
- p H: 3.41
- RS: 0.47 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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A rich, deep and complex wine that interprets what was a particularly warm and sunny year. The taste reveals a great balance due to a high natural acidity that gives a pleasant freshness and firmness.
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