Bolgheri is a relatively young yet prominent Italian appellation located on the Tuscan coast and is known for age-worthy wines that express terroir. While many Italian wines can only be made with strict amounts of native varieties, Bolgheri wines remove themselves from these defining characteristics to reflect the land they come from, as evidenced in the Michele Satta 2019 Rosso. This "Super-Tuscan" blend of Sangiovese 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 20%, Syrah 10%, and Teroldego 10% is medium-bodied with hints of fresh red and dark fruit, leather and tobacco. The tannins bring structure and depth, and it finishes with persistence. You could lay it down for a few years, but there’s no reason to wait.
Michele Satta, Bolgheri Rosso DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2019
By Miranda Franco