2018 Sapaio Bolgheri Superiore 750ml
SKU #5065713
The estate Podere Sapaio was founded in 1999. Its 40 hectars are spread between the Councils of Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona. Grape varieties of Bordeaux origin -Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot-, which in the last fifty years have imposed themselves in the area, are grown in lands of quaternary deposits. Other grape varieties are present in small quantities. There are also some hectares of land, which are part of the estate, where Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino cultivars of olive trees are grown.
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ROBERT PARKER REVIEW: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Sapaio is distinguished by a lovely dark garnet-toned appearance that is deep and thickly concentrated but not without its shimmer and shine. Massimo Piccin shows a deft hand in a vintage that was not easy along the Tuscan coast. This wine is especially bright and focused in terms of its aromas, with black fruit, plum and ripe blackberry. Hints of spice and pipe tobacco add vertical lift and softness. The finish is leaner than we've seen in the past, but that 2018 austerity suits this wine well.
| Vintage | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Super Tuscan |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Special Assignment | Staff Favorite |
| Alcohol %- | 14.5 |
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