96pts Wine Enthusiast

The nose balances the richness of pomegranate, blood orange and cranberry with savory, sanguine notes of leather, cured meat and herbs, and then the palate runs with that bitter cranberry from the nose, while impossibly smooth tannins and vibrating acidity provide a sublime overall structure.

93pts Jeb Dunnuck

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese raised for 12 months in barriques, the dark red 2020 Piastraia is ripe and inviting, with a sunny feel to its notes of baked red plum, turned soil, leather, sweet herbs, and mocha. Full-bodied, with lovely, fresh lift, it has fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a rich core of fruit through the well-balanced finish. These wonderful wines have a savory and mineral accent, with an open window for enjoyment at a great price point.

93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Michele Satta 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is a fine and delicate wine, especially on the Bolgheri playlist that tends to offer more blown-out or bigger wines. Here, instead, you get generous fruit tones and rich layers with a slightly more tapered and streamlined mouthfeel that is always the signature of this producer. Michele Satta remains committed to finding the proverbial silver lining to Bolgheri. The wine ends with soft cherry fruit and dark berry confit that reflects the hot vintage. There is a nice spicy element on the close. 

92pts James Suckling

Aromas of red currants, roses and fresh sage follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese.

92pts Wine Spectator

Shows aromas of fresh black cherry and blackberry that are pure and expressive, accented by wild herbs, cedar, iron and spices. Dense, yet balanced and fresh, with refined tannins gracing the lingering finish. Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2035. 2,900 cases made, 1,300 cases imported.

Winemaker Notes

The 2020 Bolgheri Superiore “Piastraia” is a wine that incarnates the spirit of the Tuscan terroir. It is aged for 18 months in barriques and at least for 24 months in bottle and it expresses itself with notes of fruits jam and Mediterranean spices, noble woods and balsamic herbs. On the palate is structured, full-bodied, balanced and very persistent.