Tenuta Sette Cieli Story
Tenuta Sette Cieli, or the 'Estate of the Seven Skies,' sits atop a hill at 400 meters with incredible views in every direction. Today, there are 10 hectares of high-density vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec. To this, in 2018, a further 36 hectares was added, of which 9 hectares are under vine at altitudes of between 70 and 140 meters, the majority of which falls within the Bolgheri DOC.
History
Tenuta Sette Cieli began as a dream of an incredible woman, Erika Ratti. Erika established Tenuta Sette Cieli in 1994, on the Tuscan coast near to the town of Castagneto Carducci. Initially as a family home and place to ...
Vineyards
The estate is at an elevation of 1,300 feet. Higher elevations cause Bordeaux varieties to struggle, producing small, tight clusters of tiny, thick-skinned grapes. Smaller grapes have a higher skin-to-juice ratio resulti...
Winemaking
From pruning and general maintenance to the harvesting of the fruit, all operations in the vineyards are done by hand with careful attention to every detail. Each variety and each single plot is vinified separately, thus...
Biographies
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About Tenuta Sette Cieli
The beauty and unique location of Tenuta Sette Cieli
Tuscany
One of Italy’s most renowned wine regions, Tuscany is celebrated for its diverse climate, from rolling hills to the coastline, creating ideal conditions for Sangiovese.
With a winemaking heritage spanning centuries, it produces iconic reds like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, along with vibrant whites like Vermentino.