In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
    Pure Sangiovese for hand-rolled pici.
  • Florentine peposo
    Peppered beef with Sangiovese acidity.
  • Aged Pecorino Toscano
    Cheese acidity sharpens cherry-and-fennel notes.

History

Michele Satta's Cavaliere is the rare 100 percent Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Bolgheri, in continuous production since 1989.

  1. 1989 — First Cavaliere vintage

Facts

Producer
Michele Satta
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

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 94 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body hidden gem high acid mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with red meat price premium sangiovese still red super tuscan
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