The Michele Satta business was born from the desire of the creator of the exact same name to produce connections with the land and to produce items that show the area and boost it with ever brand-new and speculative strategies.
Placed in a natural amphitheater neglecting the Tyrrhenian Sea towards the West, surrounded on the other sides by hills, the business established in the 1980s is the custodian of the vines confessed to the Bolgheri DOC: Viognier, Vermentino and Sauvignon for the stands; Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Syrah, Sangiovese and Teroldego for the reds.
We were pleased to see Giacomo Satta once again for the yearly tasting of the brand-new vintages of the household’s flagship red wines.
The Bolgheri Bianco Costa di Giulia is apparent; a mix of Vermentino and Sauvignon that provides citrus tips, medium body and an unwinded surface, a fresh, streaming however never ever banal expression of the area. Throughout the years it has actually represented a white wine of terrific development and continues to do so with character and decision.
Brilliant and slim, the pure Syrah bewitches with tips of hyacinth, wild myrtle and guarana. Soft and convincing, it leaves a genuinely exact and tidy surface. The Syrah produced reaches really high levels thanks to a little trick in the business that we share here with everybody. The completely carried out usage of a percentage of carbonic maceration on the grapes and using terracotta containers throughout aging provide terrific character and maintain freshness to the resulting red wine.
The stylistic upgrade that has actually included the business and Giacomo in specific over the last few years is finished. Today the product and the aging containers (cement, Tava) totally control, containers that are extremely ideal for environment modification and the modification in customer tastes.
We make certain that in his wake lots of manufacturers will continue to purchase that instructions and Giacomo and Michele Satta will have improved their abilities even further. A bit like a chauffeur who refuels initially at the pit stops and, going back to the track in very first position, has all the area ahead to influence enjoyment.
Another expression that we can not stop working to discuss is the Bolgheri Superiore Marianova; a mix made up of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Syrah, launches gracefulness and credibility, undeniable signs of this household and of the territorial expressions that they handle to boost and maintain.
Marianova 2021 is the very best ever. It has class and polyphenolic quality. Bolgheri character and taste that he brings with terrific ease. This ease is gotten with the optimum amount of Sangiovese permitted by the spec, definitely not an obstacle versus the policy, however a crucial highlighting of one’s vision which has actually constantly identified very first Michele and after that Giacomo.
How great is it to be able to state I informed you so?
Below are the remarks and ratings of all the red wines tasted:
Red red wines
Manufacturer Denomination White Wine Vintage Rating Type Michele Satta Bolgheri Superiore Marianova 2021 97 Red.
Very fresh and flower in nature, it is similar to lavender, hyacinth, magnolias, wild violet, guarana, karkadè, ginger, dehydrated cherries, white musk, talc, chalk and hawthorn. There is more to the intricacy of a champ than in the genuine and unusual mix of 50% Syrah and 50% Sangiovese that can finest reveal the character of Bolgheri. Medium body, soul and gracefulness move the genuine sip, the tannins, a faint memory of the foundation and the surface, a luminescent paraphrase of a poetic vision. The very best Marianova ever. Much better from 2026.
Michele Satta Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia 2021 95 Red.
Ripe and timeless, it reveals fullness and strong existence of completely focused and vibrant ripe notes similar to black plums, blackberries, dark chocolate, peppermint, black cherries and orange juice. Complete body, completely ripe tannins and a warm surface that betrays a subtle alcohol sweet taste however which reveals character and envelopingness with every sip. Much better from 2026.
Michele Satta Toscana Syrah 2021 94 Red.
Brilliant and slim in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of wild myrtle, hyacinth, guarana, wild lime, magnolias, gardenias, hawthorn and jasmine. Soft and convincing, it reveals a little rubbery tannins and a spick-and-span and emotional surface. Consume now.
Michele Satta Toscana Cavaliere 2021 92 Red.
Exact and fascinating, it reveals notes of lavender, plums, agapanthus, hyacinth, sweet cherries, sweet almonds and guarana. Complete body, soft and delicious in the sip, it closes unified and well balanced. A variation loaded with character of among the most fascinating Sangiovese on the Coast. Consume now.
Michele Satta Bolgheri 2022 91 Red.
Cherries, black cherries, red plums, strawberries, tangerine peel, sweet caramel, damp blue flowers and blooming geraniums. Medium body, soft tannins and an extremely direct and genuine medium-smooth surface. A flagship mix in the business. Consume now.
Gewurztraminer
Manufacturer Denomination White Wine Vintage Rating Type Michele Satta Bolgheri White Costa di Giulia 2023 93 White.
Exact and citrusy in the primary character, it is similar to grapefruit, boxwood, bergamot, lime, lime, camphor, magnolia, gardenias and white pepper. Medium-full body, brilliant and energetic, it ends sensibly and knowledgeably, juicy and well-relaxed. Absolutely chewable and addicting. A remarkable expression of Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc. Consume now or age.
Michele Satta Toscana Giovin Re Bianco 2022 93 White.
Somewhat rustic in sensory profile, it reveals notes of ripe yellow peaches, broom, helichrysum, sandalwood, white pepper, saffron and flint. Medium body, juicy and unified structure and an extremely tense and dynamic surface. Viognier 100%. Much better from 2026.
