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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2036.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild fennel, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, wild herbs
Michele Satta's 100 percent Sangiovese Toscana IGT, a rarity on Bolgheri's Bordeaux-dominated coast.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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Pure Sangiovese for hand-rolled pici. -
Florentine peposo
Peppered beef with Sangiovese acidity. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Cheese acidity sharpens cherry-and-fennel notes.
How to serve Michele Satta Cavaliere
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Florentine peposo, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Michele Satta's Cavaliere is the rare 100 percent Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Bolgheri, in continuous production since 1989.
- 1989: First Cavaliere vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Michele Satta · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 15 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Michele Satta Cavaliere
What does Michele Satta Cavaliere taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild fennel, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Michele Satta's 100 percent Sangiovese Toscana IGT, a rarity on Bolgheri's Bordeaux-dominated coast.
When should I drink Michele Satta Cavaliere?
Drink 6 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Michele Satta Cavaliere?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Florentine peposo and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Pure Sangiovese for hand-rolled pici.
What grapes are in Michele Satta Cavaliere?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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