Saletta

Vinification & tasting notes

Previously the estate’s flagship wine, the Saletta is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with a touch of Merlot to finish, selected from the best vineyard crops of the vintage. Aged for a year in French oak barrels (minimum 50% new oak) then aged for a further 2 years in bottle before release, the goal was to create a wine with intensity and complexity coupled with the ability to evolve over a 6-10 year cellaring cycle or longer. This barrel-ageing lends the wine structure and character, so the wine is best enjoyed after decanting.

Information

Awards

Mundus Vini 2013
Saletta 2007
Gold Medal

Sommelier Wine Awards 2014
Saletta 2007
Silver Medal

Il Gusto dei Guidi, IGT Super Tuscans 2010
Saletta 2005
First Place

Vinitaly 2010
Saletta 2005
Diploma di Gran Menzione

DWWA 2010
Saletta 2005
Bronze Medal

IWSC 2010
Saletta 2005
Bronze Medal

Il Gusto dei Guidi, Super Tuscans 2011
Saletta 2006
Second Position

Vinitaly 2011
Saletta 2006
Diploma di Gran Menzione

IWSC 2011
Saletta 2006
Silver (best in class)

DWWA 2011
Saletta 2006
Bronze Medal

Sommelier Wine Awards 2012
Saletta 2005
Silver Medal

IWSC 2013
Saletta 2008
Bronze Medal

Mundus Vini 2014
Saletta 2008
Gold Medal