Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Beautiful aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate follow through to a full body with round, silky tannins and a walnut, berry and dried-mushroom aftertaste. A blend of merlot, sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. Delicious young red from this costal region of Tuscany. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Piastraia was a Bolgheri Rosso and has now been upgraded to Bolgheri Superiore status with this vintage. The 2012 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is a sharply contoured and etched red wine with pretty tones of wild berry, spice and moist chewing tobacco. The wine maintains an elegant and feminine personality.
In 1982 Michele started his own winery, one of the first in Bolgheri, withnewly acquired vines from his previous employer. In this famous region ofTuscany, Michele rapidly earned respect and became known quickly as a vigneron. Michele even worked as a consultant for other properties in the early 1990s, including Ornellaia at which time Michele planted many of their vineyards. Michele has always been the local expert on the great terroir of Bolgheri and this is why his wines have been so well regarded in Italy.
Michele is a father of six (an example of his traditional roots), a farmer and a winemaker. He is an uncomplicated, sincere and humble man with very clear priorities; family and vines. While he is a traditionalist, he is also a non-conformist. This deferential character, when combined with a deep dedication to perfection, balance in the vineyards and great attention to detail in the cellar, produces Bolgheri wines that communicate the amazing uniqueness of this man and his terroir. Walking with giants is no easy feat, unless you are Michele Satta.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.