In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, smoked meat, graphite

Palate: blackberry, iron, white pepper, polished oak

Michele Satta's Syrah-led blend with Teroldego, the rare Trentino red joining a Bolgheri portfolio.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb with rosemary
    Syrah-lamb is a herb-and-meat marriage.
  • Wild boar with chocolate sauce
    Game and dark fruit lock.
  • Charcuterie with finocchiona
    Syrah's pepper meets fennel salame.

History

I Castagni is Michele Satta's Syrah-Cabernet-Teroldego Toscana IGT, first vintage 2000.

  1. 2000 — First I Castagni vintage

Facts

Producer
Michele Satta
Grapes
Syrah (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Teroldego (20%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
16 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry firm tannin full body hidden gem high acid medium term mood bold mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with charcuterie pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red syrah teroldego
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