IndacoIndaco (in-da-ko) is Italian for “indigo.” It is often the color of the sky at sunset at Tenuta Sette Cieli.

VIneyardssource: 100% estate vineyardsLocation: Hillside vineyards surrounded by the lush woods of Monteverdi Marittimo between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci overlooking the Mediterranean Sea cultivation: 100% organic; all work is done by handsize: 7 hectares (17.3 acres)Vine age: Planted 2001-2002soil: Medium-textured; black slate, granite rock and clay elevation: 1,300 feetdensity: 3,760 vines/acreTraining: Cordon training and guyot

HarVesTnotes: A warm summer led to good development in the

2009 IndACo, ToSCAnA IGT

vineyards. despite rain at the end of harvest, the vineyards yielded excellently ripened fruit.dates: September 20-october 20

VInIFIcaTIonMaceration: Cold with dry ice for 6-7 daysFermentation: In stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures; with indigenous yeast; 100% malolacticBarrel aging: 14 months in 60-gallon French oak (40% new)

THe WIneVarietal composition: 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlotalcohol: 14%Tasting notes: Powerful dry-farmed Malbec is the backbone to this stimulating, concentrated, structured wine. It expresses the rich, complex terroir with spicy and red fruit aromas. aging Potential: 15-20 years