Michele Satta Costa Di Giulia Bolgheri Bianco DOC, 750ml, Tuscany, Italy
The Wine
An estate cru at the foot of Castagneto Carducci, Costa di Giulia is one of the first white Bolgheri wines produced: since ‘97, Vermentino has been flanked by Sauvignon blanc for 40% of the final blend. The two varieties are fermented separately. Costa di Giulia embodies Bolgheri's potential for white grapes, giving a wine of great class and longevity.
Vinification
The hand-picked grapes go straight into de press without destemming. Pressing is slow and soft. The must decant at a temperature of 4-5 grades C for 2-3 days . it is then destemmed, brought to 13 degrees and inoculate. Fermentation takes place at a very low temperature for a very long time, sometimes up to a month. Vermentino in steel and Sauvignon in concrete.
Fining
Maturation in stainless steel on the fine lees for about six months. It is filtered and bottled before Easter, but its full expression occurs after the summer.
Longevity
Surprising ability to evolve over the years but still recommend consumption from the second year onwards.
Country of Origin:
Italy
Region / Appelation / Cru:
Tuscany / Bolgheri DOC / Costa di Giulia
Certification:
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Grape Varieties:
60% Vermentino, 40% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol:
13%
Producer:
Michele Satta
Ratings:
Vintage 2024:
James Suckling: 94pts; Wine Spectator:90pts; Falstaff: 90 pts
Vintage 2023:
Wine Critics: 93pts; James Suckling: 92pts; Decanter:90pts; Jancis Robinson:16.5pts; Vinous:91pts
Food Pairing:
Pairing: excellent for aperitifs. This wine goes well with seafood, gourmet fish meals and blue cheeses.
Suggested serving temperature: 10-12° C (50-53- F)