6 bottle level         $30 (member price $27)
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot 14.5% ABV

Tenuta Sette Cieli is located between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, on the coast of Tuscany at 400 meters above sea level.  The Ratti family purchased the  estate in 1994, and began planting vineyards in 2000.  The winery name translates to Estate of the Seven Skies because there are incredible views in every direction.  Yantra (Sanskrit for Instrument) is a Bolgheri-style wine.  Ripe and rich, roasted black fruit, good tannins, hint of pyrazines.  Aged eight months in French oak barrels (4^th to 6^th use).  California drinkers should give it a try.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Savor this Super Tuscan with Livorno-style baccalà, seared tuna steaks, Italian-style fish stew, bacon‐wrapped filet mignon over red wine risotto, braised veal cheek ravioli with shaved Parmesan, Florentine steak with parsley potatoes, coffee marinated lamb brochettes, duck breasts with hazelnuts, grilled lamb chops with garlic and rosemary, Italian‐style beef stew or grilled rib eye steaks with tarragon, shallot and pink peppercorn butter. This elegant blend is equally delightful with cured meats and medium-mature cheeses such as Pecorino, Caciotta and Toma.