Wine of the Week: Sapaio Toscana, 2019 | Bolgheri, Italy
Podere Sapaio
Founded in 2004, Podere Sapaio is an Italian boutique winery located in the heart of the Bolgheri wine region, which is part of the larger Tuscan wine region in Italy. Bolgheri is well-known for producing high-quality wines, especially red wines, and it gained international recognition for its Bordeaux-style wines.
Sapaio, the winery’s flagship label, comes from Sapaia, an ancient Tuscan varietal, showing the strong ties with the terroir.
Origin: Bolgheri, Italy
Varietals: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Price: $94.00
ABV: 14.5%
This ruby red wine shows a bouquet of red berries, garigue and cigar box. The palate is broad with present tannins, good acidity, black currant and red berries, all culminating in a long, well-balanced finish.
