Sapaio

Podere Sapaio

Pronunciation
sap-eye-o
Year
2008
Type
Red
Winery
Podere Sapaio
Region
Toscana
Oenologist
Carlo Ferrini

Overview

The philosophy of Podere Sapaio is to experiment and innovate: searching for new expressions of Bordeaux vines in Bolgheri, to produce wines that are strong, elegant and long lasting at the same time. The name Sapaio come from an ancient Tuscany vine. It was purposely chosen to exalt the local origins of the product beginning with its name. The crown on the trademark for the Podere Sapaio is a tribute to the nobility of the wines and the land, which are always respected in the work that is carried out in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Vinification
In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
Aging
18 months in french oak barriques and 10 months in bottle
Alcohol
14.5 %
| Appearance
Dark ruby red.
| Aroma
Loads of ripe berry, vanilla, and blackberry aromas.
| Taste
Full bodied with big, juicy tannins and long rich finish.
| Serving Suggestions
Beef filet mignon, braised lamb

Sapaio

Suggested Retail:
$56.00
CSPC#:
736002
Available Sizes:
750ml
1500ml
3000ml
Bottles Per Case:
6

Reviews

Wine Spectator - James Suckling - 93 points

Dark-colored, with loads of ripe berry, vanilla, coffee and blackberry aromas that follow through to a full-bodied palate, with big, juicy tannins and a long, rich finish. A very New World style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best after 2011.