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One of the hottest names in Tuscany today is Fabio Motta – a man who used to be known as the son-in-law of the famed Michele Satta – but that’s not really the full story. Fabio had already earned his degree in agriculture when he first began working harvests in Tuscany back in 2001.
His early labors were modest, despite his education, he primarily cleaned and watched and learned (and watched and learned). But by 2005, he had been tapped by one of Bolgheri’s elite, Michele Satta – increasingly earning his trust for larger and larger roles.
So much so that in 2009 Fabio married his mentor’s daughter and the ‘dowry’ would be nothing short of breathtaking. His father-in-law held the lease on a very special though modest-in-size vineyard, which he entrusted to his new son-in-law.
Fabio released his first vintage (the 2010) to much fanfare – almost immediately cementing his stature among the latest crop of up and comers in Tuscany’s already rich wine scene. These biodynamic wines are phenomenal – always striking amazing balance between finesse and power.
Fabio Motta is a new name in Bolgheri that came into being thanks to one of the most celebrated names in the appellation: his father-in-law, Michele Satta. Fabio earned his degree in agricultural sciences in Milan, and in 2001 he came to the Tuscan Coast to work a harvest. By 2005, he had returned to Bolgheri under the employment of Michele Satta, and he worked for him until 2009, eventually marrying Michele’s daughter. His father-in-law held the lease on a vineyard called Pievi (four hectares) and eventually handed it over to Fabio. That’s when this young man decided to break out on his own. Fabio’s first vintage made on his own was 2010. -Parker’s Wine Advocate
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94+ Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The Fabio Motta 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Le Gonnare is 85% Merlot and 15% Syrah that fermented in cement and finished with 18 months of barrique (of which only 25% is new oak). This elegant expression plays its best assets in terms of mouthfeel with a very compact, firm and pinpoint approach. With 6,600 bottles released, this Tuscan red displays bright cherry, salty mineral and baking spice. The delivery of those aromas is careful and subtle.
96 Points, Vinous
This is a gorgeous Estate Cabernet blend- richly aromatic with currents, plums, hint of violets and savory notes of cedar. At this young age it is showing all the depth of flavor and textural richness that are hallmarks of Diamond Mountain and Dyer Vineyard. It’s a classic vintage, hitting all the notes that you have come to expect from Dyer and Diamond Mountain. The grapes are grown in our 2.3 acre Diamond Mountain Vineyard in the Napa Valley.
Now some of the best Pinot Noir in the world comes from the Yamhill-Carlton District (this small neck of the woods has earned its own AVA) and specifically from Shea Vineyards. Big name wineries clamor for fruit: Antica Terra, Beaux Freres, Bergstrom, Penner-Ash, & Sine Qua Non, to name a few. This Pinot is lights out and even given the pedigree, drinks several echelons higher. Blueberry, Blackberry, Blue Cheese (?!?), chanterelle mushrooms, lavender, mint – I could go on. It’s literally got it all, but I won’t spoil it for you.
Once again dialing up fruit from 1000-1500ft in elevation in the Dundee Hills, Chad’s 2021 is juicy, laser focused and roaring out of the gates. Chad tells me that similar wines (very similar wines) off this vineyard are raising their prices up to $55/bottle from $45 this year due to 2020’s lost year. But where most people are raising prices to recoup last year’s losses, the CHAD Pinot Noir price is somehow lower. A true gift from our favorite winemaker.
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points, Decanter
Arguably their best quality to price wine is the Chianti Classico. It’s a bold and incredibly expressive Sangiovese that blends together a number of different parcels from around the estate. It’s got a beautiful silky smooth center with bright red fruits and even a tad of rusticity. A wine like this was just made to be enjoyed at the dinner table. With already a 90-point review from both Decanter and Wine Enthusiast, I’m assuming Antonio Galloni and company will come in with similar high praise, but I couldn’t wait around.
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