Michele Satta - Bolgheri Superiore 'Piastraia' 2023

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.

"A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the Michele Satta 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is fermented and aged in barrique, with 40% new oak. This marks the first vintage of Piastraia produced without Sangiovese in the blend, signaling a notable stylistic evolution for the wine. The 2023 release (with a total of 26,000 bottles) shows sweet fruit notes of blackberry preserves backed by lightly integrated spice and smoke. Delivering terrific balance and poise, this wine represents a confident and successful effort from one of Bolgheri’s founding winemakers." - 95 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"A restrained wine with aromas of eucalyptus, milk, mint, cedar and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied with velvety, ripe and elegant tannins. A lot of meatiness on the palate, with a tobacco aftertaste. Freshness up to the meaty and savory finish. Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and merlot." - 97 Points, James Suckling

"A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the Michele Satta 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is fermented and aged in barrique, with 40% new oak. This marks the first vintage of Piastraia produced without Sangiovese in the blend, signaling a notable stylistic evolution for the wine. The 2023 release (with a total of 26,000 bottles) shows sweet fruit notes of blackberry preserves backed by lightly integrated spice and smoke. Delivering terrific balance and poise, this wine represents a confident and successful effort from one of Bolgheri’s founding winemakers." - 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Michele Satta

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Bolgheri Superiore

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml