What kind of wine is Bolgheri Bianco DOC 'Costa di Giulia' 2024 - Michele Satta

The Bolgheri Bianco DOC "Costa di Giulia" 2024 - Michele Satta is a wine that best expresses the Tuscan coast's vocation for characterful white wines. It comes from a careful blend of Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, two grape varieties that complement each other harmoniously: the first brings freshness and savoriness, the second elegance and structure. Hailing from Bolgheri's calcareous and well-ventilated soils, this white wine combines Mediterranean aromas, marked minerality, and a pleasant lingering taste.

Vintage Details

The 2024 vintage in Bolgheri was characterized by a mild winter and a regular spring, with well-distributed rainfall that favored balanced vine growth. The warm, sunny summer days, mitigated by the area's typical sea breezes, allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, maintaining excellent acidity and intense aromas.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are hand-picked at perfect ripeness. After a soft pressing of whole clusters, the must is left to decant for 2-3 days at a low temperature (around 5°C) to ensure maximum aromatic cleanliness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel for about 20-30 days at a controlled temperature, preserving the varietal aromas. Subsequently, the wine matures for 6 months on its fine lees: a process that gives greater roundness and complexity to the sip, without loss of freshness.

Tasting Notes

Color

In the glass, it presents a brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections, a sign of its youth and vitality.

Nose

On the nose, it offers a fresh and lively bouquet, with notes of white flowers, citrus, peach, and light herbaceous nuances typical of Sauvignon Blanc. A mineral imprint accompanies the ensemble, recalling the sea breeze of Bolgheri.

Palate

On the palate, it is balanced and dynamic: the freshness of Vermentino marries the softness and intensity of Sauvignon. The structure is elegant, the savoriness stimulates drinking, and the finish is long and clean, with pleasant fruity and mineral returns.

Which dishes to pair with Bolgheri Bianco DOC 'Costa di Giulia' 2024 - Michele Satta

Perfect as an all-meal wine for those who love structured yet fresh whites, Bolgheri Bianco "Costa di Giulia" 2024 pairs with:

• Seafood appetizers and crustaceans;
• First courses with vegetables or seafood;
• Baked or grilled fish;
• Fresh and goat cheeses.

Also excellent as an elegant aperitif, thanks to its aromatic profile and immediate drinkability.

Storage and aging: how to store Bolgheri Bianco DOC 'Costa di Giulia' 2024 - Michele Satta

This Tuscan white should be stored in a cool place away from light, preferably at a constant temperature of around 12°C. It is a wine intended to be enjoyed in its youth, when freshness and fragrance are at their peak. However, thanks to the blend's structure and the work on the fine lees, it can evolve gracefully for 2-3 years, developing more honeyed and slightly spicy notes over time.