Michele Satta Piastraia by Michele Satta

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese's lead role.
Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
Sangiovese-Cabernet for a T-bone.
Wild boar pappardelle Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
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
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 94 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Vinous 92 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

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.

Michele Satta Piastraia