6/9/23 - Super Tuscan Wine Dinner w/ Winemaker Elena Pozzolini of Tenuta Sette Cieli

Super-Tuscan Wine Dinner

Tenuta Sette Cieli

Estate of Seven Skies

Winemaker Elena Pozzolini

Friday, June 9 / 6:30pm

In 1994, the Ratti family purchased more than 170 acres of isolated land overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, near the Tuscan village of Monteverdi Marittimo. The wild terrain used for horseback riding and wild boar hunting was an inspiration to the family. Often, very rugged and difficult land is best for great vines and wines.

They chose the name “Tenuta Sette Cieli,” or “Estate of Seven Skies,” for their winery because the property sits at 1,300 feet, atop a hill with incredible views in every direction. 

While most of Tuscany is uniquely suited to Sangiovese, the Rattis knew this land was for Bordeaux grape varieties. They would build Sette Ciele to make Super-Tuscans exclusively. Today there are 17 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec. 

We first carried the Malbec-forward Indaco in 2009. To this day, I remember tasting it. I was skeptical of an Italian Malbec but it blew me away! I was similarly impressed with their other wines, and I have remained impressed with every vintage since.  

Elena Pozzolini was born near Florence in 1983. She received a degree in viticulture and oenology from the University of Pisa and went on to build her career through Mendoza, Australia, and finally with Bibi Greatz in Tuscany. She joined Tenuta Sette Cieli in 2013. 

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Hors d’Oeuvres 

—Yantra 2021

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Soup and Sandwich

Wagyu Cheesesteak with 3 Year Florentine Onion and Almond Soup 

—Noi 4 (We Four) 2020   Pour

—Noi 4 (We Four) 2016   Taste

 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Fermented Garlic Gnocchi with Duck Bolognese 

—Indaco  2017        Taste       

—Indaco  2015        Pour        

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 

Strip Steak (28 Day Dry-Aged)

Butter-Poached Carrots and Dry-Aged Beef Jus 

—Scipio 2017    Pour       

—Scipio 2015    Taste  

Cabernet Franc

Strawberry Tart 

Goat Cheese, Balsamic and Black Pepper 

$179 

Plus tax and service

Reserve Online (with $50 Deposit)

Hors d‘Oeuvres at 6:30    Dinner at 7 PM