“Piastraia 30°Vendemmia” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2023

Michele Satta | Tuscany
Michele Satta | Vigna al Cavaliere 61 | IT 57022 Loc. Castagneto Carducci

09492223 · 0,75 l · 60,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1991, Michele Satta planted his first vines in Castagneto Carducci. No master plan, no blueprint from outside. Just the conviction that this soil, this sea air, this Tuscan stubbornness could achieve more than what Bolgheri already was at the time. The result was Piastraia. Bottled since 1994, a Bolgheri Superiore since 2012 – and in 2023: the thirtieth vintage. Thirty vintages of observation, adjustment, refinement and a constant pursuit of excellence. The blend – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc – ferments varietal-separately in conical concrete vats, using only wild yeasts. No intervention, no shortcuts. 18 to 24 months in French barriques, a fifth of which are new – providing a subtle framework, without dominance.

What ends up in the glass is a deep ruby red, both dense and luminous. The nose opens with black berries, cassis and plum, underpinned by Mediterranean herbs, graphite and a hint of leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and silky, with precise tannins and a freshness that ensures the wine never feels heavy, despite its body. A long, balsamic finish. Thirty vintages of experience – and the independence to use it in a way that only someone who knows Bolgheri from the inside can. Michele Satta helped plant the Ornellaia vineyards back then. And afterwards, he went his own way. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep, glossy ruby red. The bouquet opens with delicate spicy notes, hinting at blood orange, black cherries and red berries, followed by leather and coffee. Velvety, soft tannins on the palate with a lovely core of fruit and an invigorating mouthfeel right through to the well-balanced finish." Falstaff

"The 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Piastraia is sensual and alluring right from the start. Soft contours envelop a core of dark blue and purple fruits. This is followed by floral and spicy notes, as well as a hint of French oak, which rounds the whole off in style. Giacomo Motta has used slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and omitted the Sangiovese, whilst retaining the Cabernet Franc introduced in 2022 – all decisions that bring out the wine’s nuances." Vinous

"The Michele Satta 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and is fermented and matured in barriques containing 40% new oak. This is the first vintage of the Piastraia to be produced without Sangiovese in the blend, marking a remarkable stylistic evolution for the wine. The 2023 vintage displays sweet fruit notes of blackberry jam, accompanied by subtly integrated spices and smoky notes. With its outstanding balance and harmony, this wine represents a confident and successful endeavour by one of Bolgheri's founding winemakers." Wine Advocate

"A reserved wine with aromas of eucalyptus, milk, mint, cedarwood and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied with velvety, ripe and elegant tannins. Very meaty on the palate, with a tobacco-like aftertaste. Freshness right through to the meaty and spicy finish." James Suckling