89 Pts Antonio Galloni - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The entry-level 2007 Yantra is a fresh, floral red meant to be enjoyed in its youth. In 2007 the wine reveals an extra level of ripeness and generosity that is the hallmark of this warm vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."

"Tenuta dei Sette Cieli remains one of Maremma's most intriguing young properties. The estate's potential has been evident for some time; what is less clear is whether or not the winery will be able to make the next leap in quality. I hope the answer is yes, because the wines so far have been quite promising." -89 Points - Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate

ESTATE:
"Erika Ratti had a dream: to produce an ideal wine, respecting nature. Here is the origin who gave birth to Tenuta dei Sette Cieli keeps producing following that ideal since 2001 on the hills between Monteverdi Marittimo, Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, one of the most precious oenological areas in the world. " -Importer

REGION:
"The Maremma is extremely different than Northern Tuscany. While the north boasts such spectacular cities as Florence, Siena and Lucca, the region also received hoards of tourists and can be uncomfortably crowded in high season, indeed even in low season. Wine regions in Northern Tuscany, such as Chianti Classico, have extremely well developed wine tourism and most cellars open to the general public."

"The Maremma, on the other hand, is far more exclusive. Few cellars open to the "general public" and the region is noticeably less touristy. This is why the Maremma, for serious wine lovers is such an attractive region to visit. Towns like Castiglione della Pescaia (with its charming fishing port and castle), Pitigliano (an amazing village completely carved out of the rocky outcrop below, an ancient Jewish village) and Massa Maritima (with its quaint cobblestoned, Medieval streets) are all fabulous little gems- they are virtually free of the crowds."

"The Maremma is often referred to as the "Wild West", both in terms of its landscapes and its winemaking. While in Northern Tuscany, the Etruscans were making wine thousands of years before, the Maremma used to be a wild, swampy backwater and viticulture was only introduced to the region in the 19th century. It wasn't until about the 1980's that foreigners had even heard of Maremma wines. The man often credited with discovering the region's potential is Marchese (Marquis) Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, the founder of Sassicaia. His vision was Bordeaux style wines, blended with Tuscany's noble Sangiovese grape." - Meremma Wine Region