"This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese from low-elevation vines (at 70 meters in altitude) on the sun-drenched Tuscan Coast. The Michele Satta 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia shows great balance with an overall restrained personality that leans into a classical interpretation of Bolgheri, like you may have seen a decade ago or more. The...

"Showing some of the tin can, or almost rusty qualities that the grape can produce, the Michele Satta 2021 Syrah also has a hint of cracked peppercorn and spice. It ages in clay amphorae for 12 months. It is lean for a Syrah from Tuscany, and this is a welcome characteristic. It offers delicate aromas with dusty rose, spice and...

"Michele Satta is one of Italy's biggest ambassadors for the Viognier grape that he pretty much single-handedly brought to this part of the Tuscan Coast. His 2022 Giovin Re is immediately generous and rich with honey, baked apple, a note of spicy saffron and an elegant mineral note at the back. The acidity is very nice with tart lemon and...

"Cavaliere is the flagship of Sangiovese in Bolgheri. 'It’s our Sangiovese selection in the estate vineyards, harvested at full maturation,' said Giacomo Satta. Fermented with 30% whole-bunch fruit in 30hl open-top oak vats with indigenous yeast then aged in concrete for 18 months, the 2019 is ripe with plentiful cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. There's a floral and spicy touch...

" Lots of violet, spice and dark-fruit aromas follow through to a full body with firm, chewy tannins that are focused and fine-textured. Savory finish. Drinkable now, but better in 2023." 94, James Suckling

"The Satta's style was always focused on elegance and detail rather than power, and this 2020 confirms it. The fruity character is more on the fresh red fruit side rather than the dark, with balsamic intensity and Mediterranean herbs. The attack is dense, with velvety tannins, mid-palate weight, and well judged oak giving a tobacco and cocoa finish. The tannins...

"You can taste the sea here, with salt and umami undertones to the grapefruit and dried-apple character. Medium body. Creamy finish with a touch of bitter citrus. 60% vermentino and 40% sauvignon blanc. Drink now." 92, James Suckling