“Piastraia” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022

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

09492222 · 0,75 l · 58,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

It was in 1991 that Michele Satta planted his first vineyard with a visionary blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah. An assemblage that would simultaneously honour Bolgheri's established Bordeaux excellence and unite the Tuscan elegance of Sangiovese with the Mediterranean complexity of Syrah. Three years later, in 1994, Piastraia was born – the wine that changed everything and catapulted Michele Satta into the ranks of the great Bolgheri producers. The name comes from the chestnut trees that surround the vineyard – piastraia refers to the characteristic paving of chestnut leaves that covers the ground. But it is more than just a name: it is the manifestation of a philosophy that combines international greatness with Tuscan soul. Almost three decades after the first planting, Piastraia has found its final form. Since 2012, it has proudly borne the designation "Bolgheri Superiore" – an honour for vineyards that have reached their full complexity after two decades. From the 2019 vintage, Satta said goodbye to Syrah in this blend to make room for the pure essence of Bordeaux varieties and Tuscan Sangiovese.

The colour in the glass is a deep, intense red. The nose seduces with dark macerated fruit and spices, underpinned by sweet tobacco and vanilla flavours – flavours that unfold into a feast for the senses on the palate. On the palate, Piastraia 2022 is like vanilla cream on a slice of chocolate cake, accompanied by the sweet smoke of an extinguishing cigar and a perfect espresso. This hedonistic complexity is supported by an elegant structure – full-bodied and refined, with perfectly integrated tannins and remarkable depth. It is a wine for more than 20 years that is already unfolding its full splendour today. Michele Satta's personal triumph – the perfect synthesis of international greatness and Mediterranean soul, a Bolgheri Superiore that not only bears its name, but deserves it. SUPERIORE.DE

"Charismatic perfume of ripe forest fruits, blossoms and roasted nuts; supple course with velvety tannins, lots of polish and melting, also freshness and minerality, the finish is promising." Vinum

"Dark, shimmering ruby red colour. Elegant nose of blackcurrant, pepper and paprika, also slightly fleshy, earthy tendencies. Velvety from the start, but with plenty of pressure on the palate, harmonious, concentrated fruit, firm tannins and great length." Falstaff

"The nose is simultaneously spicy, sweet and festive, thanks to the aromas of dark macerated fruits and spices, as well as undertones of sweet tobacco and vanilla. These notes continue on the palate: vanilla whipped cream on a slice of chocolate cake, accompanied by the final, sweet smoke of an extinguishing cigar and an espresso." Wine Enthusiast

"Refined and balanced, Piastraia is always a pleasure to savour. A dense, ripe core of salted plum and spice with a slightly creamy undertone is surrounded by layers of energising red and black berries and floral verve. Structural elements give it shape without getting in the way, and some woody notes suggest it still needs some time to fully harmonise. A solid buy." Decanter

"An intense wine with vibrancy and style. On the nose, it shows bright cassis and blackberry fruit, eucalyptus, balsamic, graphite, minerals and hints of leather and tobacco. On the palate, it is soft with silky, velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a long, spicy finish. The first vintage with 10% Cabernet Franc." James Suckling