Michele Satta - Bolgheri Superiore 'Piastraia' 2022

Michele Satta is one of the leading figures in Bolgheri's wine history. His company, a landmark in Castagneto Carducci. 

Piastraia is a refined expression of harmony between Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Each variety fermented separately in cement casks truncated conical cement casks of 30 HL. The yeasts are exclusively spontaneous. After two to three days of open pump-over, only one pump-over per day is carried out closed. With frequent tastings, the moment of racking is carefully chosen (usually after about 20 days), after which the wine goes directly into barriques to carry out malolactic fermentation.

Maturation in French barriques with 40% new wood for a time between 12 and 18 months.

James Suckling #83 in Top 100 Wines of Italy, 2025 - "An intense wine with vibrancy and style. On the nose it shows bright cassis, bramble fruit, eucalyptus, balsamic, graphite, minerals and hints of leather and tobacco. Soft palate with silky, velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a long, chewy, savory finish. The first vintage with 10% cabernet franc. Drink or hold." - 96 Points, James Suckling

"The nose is simultaneously savory, sweet and festive, thanks to aromas of dark macerated fruit and spices, plus undertones of sweet tobacco and vanilla. Those notes all continue onto the palate, which is vanilla whipped cream atop a slice of chocolate cake, accompanied by the last, sweet smoke of a cigar going out and an espresso." - 94 Points, Wine Enthusiast

"Boasting a bright red color, the 2022 Piestraia is lifted and herbaceous, with notes of medicinal herbs, redcurrants, tobacco leaves, and dried earth. The palate is focused and fresh, with good ripeness to balance it out and a weightless feel. It has finely coiled tannins, refreshing, ripe acidity, and a very elegant and graceful mineral finish. This highly appealing wine should age gracefully and improve over the coming 15 or more years." - 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"The Michele Satta 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia, a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Sangiovese, comes from 20-year-old vines planted on limestone soils with clay and pebbles, facing west at 90 to 120 meters above sea level. The wine shows dark fruit alongside savory notes of tobacco and toasted spice, followed by a touch of cinnamon sweetness that rounds out the profile. Production totals 24,000 bottles." - 93 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Producer: Michele Satta

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Bolgheri Superiore

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml