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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs, graphite
Palate: dark plum, iron, tobacco, sweet spice
Michele Satta's flagship four-way Bolgheri blend, equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese's lead role. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Sangiovese-Cabernet for a T-bone. -
Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu finds the blend's leather notes.
How to serve Michele Satta Piastraia
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, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar pappardelle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Michele Satta's Piastraia is the estate's flagship Bolgheri Superiore DOC, a balanced four-way blend produced continuously since 1989.
- 1989: First Piastraia vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Michele Satta · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot (25%), Syrah (25%)
- Classification
- Bolgheri Superiore DOC
- Oak
- 15 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 32 to 48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Michele Satta Piastraia
What does Michele Satta Piastraia taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs, graphite. On the palate, dark plum, iron, tobacco, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Michele Satta's flagship four-way Bolgheri blend, equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.
When should I drink Michele Satta Piastraia?
Drink 5 to 15 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 Piastraia?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Wild boar pappardelle. Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese's lead role.
What grapes are in Michele Satta Piastraia?
The blend is Sangiovese (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot (25%), Syrah (25%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri Superiore DOC.
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