Origin: Bolghere, Italy
Grape: 30% Cabernet, 30% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 10% Teroldego, 10% Syrah
Body: Medium
Year: 2015
Alcohol: 14%
Price point: $26
Year Reviewed: 2018
In the glass, we have a clear medium ruby wine. On the nose, you will experience medium intensities of a variety of aromas, including spices, chamomile, black olive, medicinal, biscuit and yeast, mushroom and toasted smokiness. Amazing nose. Once you savor, this wine brings on a higher acidity, medium tannins, a combination of tastes such as raspberries, plum, cabbage, black olives, wet leaves and forest floor. Love this interesting blend of grapes. Let this wine get some air, as it will open up lovely in 1-2 hours for some new intense flavors. Will buy again. Pair with Lobster Ravioli run over with a Bolognese sauce.
In 1982 Michele started his own winery, one of the first in Bolgheri, with newly acquired vines from his previous employer. In this famous region of Tuscany, Michele rapidly earned respect and became known quickly as a vigneron. Michele even worked as a consultant for other properties in the early 1990s, including Ornellaia at which time Michele planted many of their vineyards. Michele has always been the local expert on the great terroir of Bolgheri and this is why his wines have been so well regarded in Italy.
Michele is a father of six (an example of his traditional roots), a farmer and a winemaker. He is an uncomplicated, sincere and humble man with very clear priorities; family and vines. While he is a traditionalist, he is also a non-conformist. This deferential character, when combined with a deep dedication to perfection, balance in the vineyards and great attention to detail in the cellar, produces Bolgheri wines that communicate the amazing uniqueness of this man and his terroir. Walking with giants is no easy feat, unless you are Michele Satta.
https://www.wine.com/product/michele-satta-rosso-2015/256449
So have you heard of the Teroldege Grape??????
Teroldego is a red Italian grape variety grown primarily in the northeastern region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
Description[
Wine has been produced since ancient times in “Campo Rotaliano”, an alluvial plain between the rivers Adige (Etsch) and Noce. Teroldegomay take its name from its traditional method of cultivation, trained on a system of “tirelle” or wire harnesses, an explanation that’s more likely, albeit less pretty, than its legendary association with German dialect for gold of the Tirol. Another theory, put forth in the book “Wine Grapes” [1] credits a northern Italian village called Teroldege, or Teroldeghe, where documents dated in 15th century refer to the sale of Teroldego wine.[2] It has recently been discovered to be a full sibling of the Dureza variety from France, which is one of the parents of Syrah.[3]
The grapes ripen around the last week of September or the first week of October.
Cultivation & winemaking
The wine Teroldego Rotaliano, which is made with this grape in Trentino, has had DOC status since 18 February 1971. It is planted on about 400 hectares and is cultivated by over 300 producers.
Some California authorities compare Teroldego to Zinfandel, with its spicy red fruits, and hints of tar, pine, and almond, but few tasters would confuse the two varieties in a blind tasting. Its snappy acidity makes it a versatile food wine.
In Australia the variety is sparsely planted and has found homes in warmer, coastal climates such as McLaren Vale (Geoff Hardy) and Margaret River. Producers such as Amato Vinoare forging a new direction for the variety with great promise.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teroldego