Michele Satta - Bolgheri Superiore 'Piastraia' 2021 (750ml)
Price: $69.99
| Producer | Michele Satta |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 202626 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Michele Satta Description
In 1974, Michele Satta arrived in Bolgheri, a coastal town in Tuscany, to learn all that he could about the intricacies of growing grapes and making wine. In 1982, he started his own winery, which was one of the first in Bolgheri, just two years before the DOC was established. He was a pioneer in cultivating Syrah, Teroldego, and Viognier to the region as well as vinifying Sangiovese as single varietal wines. Michele is a well-known, respected and regarded as the local expert in the terroir of Bolgheri. Along with running his estate, Michele had consulted for renowned properties such as Ornellaia, where he planted many of their vineyards including Masseto.
In ‘91 Michele planted the first vineyard with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah, with the aim of indulging both the established great expression of Bordeaux grape varieties in Bolgheri, both the all-Tuscan elegance of Sangiovese and the all-Mediterranean complexity of Syrah. It is the first wine in the territory to use the Bolgheri Rosso designation. From 2012 it becomes Bolgheri Rosso Superiore, as the vines have now reached sufficient age to express all their complexity. As of the 2019 vintage, Syrah is no longer part of the blend.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2021 Piastraia is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. It's a great example of where the house style is heading under the direction of Giacomo Satta. Syrah is gone from the blend, and yet the wine offers plenty of textural depth and energy. Dark red cherry, spice, new leather, rose petal and dried flowers open gradually in the glass. This is beautifully done.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese from low-elevation vines (at 70 meters in altitude) on the sun-drenched Tuscan Coast. The Michele Satta 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia shows great balance with an overall restrained personality that leans into a classical interpretation of Bolgheri, like you may have seen a decade ago or more. The wine offers just enough blackcurrant and cherry to keep you coming back for more. You also get pencil shavings and a touch of savory spice.
