Podere Sapaio Toscana IGT 2016

Podere Sapaio Toscana 2016

The choice of name – Sapaia, an ancient Tuscan variety – reflects a strong connection with the territory.

Blend
70% Cabernet Sauvignon
20% Petit Verdot
10% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol
14,5% by vol

Time of maturing
18 months in barriques and 10-12 months of bottle refinement

Reviews

James Suckling – “This shows fantastic depth and intensity. Full-bodied, very balanced and beautiful. A rich and powerful wine. Watch this. Better than the 2015. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot.” (97 Pts)

Wine Advocate – “The 2016 Sapaio shows abundant dark chocolate and spice all balanced out by the rich sweetness of the fruit. Blackberry, plum and dark currant emerge from the bouquet. The harvest required that much of the fruit for this wine come from vineyards in Bibbona (outside the Bolgheri appellation), and that’s why this wine is classified as a Toscana IGT. The results are well-balanced, fragrant and absolutely seamless. Some 20,000 bottles were made.” (95 Pts)