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. Crisp and attractive now.

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.??–BS??Region: Italy / Bolgheri Select to Add

Packs a rich, supple profile permeated by black cherry, blackberry, leather, iron and spice flavors. Sinewy in the end, courtesy of the dense tannins, yet food will mitigate the tannic impact in the near term. Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah. Best from 2024 through 2035. 2,300 cases made, 1,300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Bolgheri Select to Add

The Michele Satta 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Piastraia is 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Sangiovese all aged in barrique for 18 months. The wine offers a quick note of sweetness with exotic spice mixed in with dark fruit and plum. There is a mild hint of green herb at the end. This is a pretty medium to full-bodied red that offers good freshness and never feels over-extracted. Production is 34,000 bottles.

A layer of new oak adds astringent tannins to the mix of black cherry, black currant and spice in this red, which is compact and long. The fierce tannins coat the mouth, yet there's plenty of fruit. Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah. Best from 2023 through 2030. 2,900 cases made, 1,300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Bolgheri Select to Add