Winemaker Notes
The color is intense ruby-red. Aromas of summer red fruit with notes of blueberry and blackberry, straw and green grass. On the palate, same explosive fruit corresponds to the aromas, with a core that is deep and solid that gives great drinkability to the wine.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Fantastic aromas of black truffles and blue fruits with hints of flowers. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Love this. A blend of cabernet, merlot, sangiovese and syrah.
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Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of dark berry, cedar and eucalyptus lead the way on this elegant blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. The balanced, creamy palate offers dried black cherry, black-currant jam, mocha and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. The savory flavors linger on the long finish. Enjoy through 2030.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
In a blend like this from such a hot vintage, the first variety you notice is the Syrah, with the freshness later supplied by the Sangiovese. Add in the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and what you have with the 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is a luminous wine filled with life. The fruit is sourced from across Michele Satta’s vineyard sites.
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.