Podere Sapaio
Sapaio 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barriques and 10 months of bottle ageing |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Varietal composition: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc
- Vintage and format: 2021, 0.75 l bottle, 14.5% ABV
- Vinification: fermentation in steel with maceration and malolactic fermentation in barrique
- Ageing: 18 months in French oak barriques followed by around 10 months in bottle
- Pairings: red meats, game and cheeses; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Podere Sapaio presents Sapaio, an organic red of great character that embodies the essence of Tuscany. This blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc grapes in a complex and profound aromatic profile. On the nose, clear notes of wild berries, plum and blackcurrant emerge, enhanced by delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, the sip is full and enveloping, supported by perfectly integrated velvety tannins that blend with elegant hints of coffee and black cherry, leading to a long, mineral and exceptionally clean finish.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced along the Tuscan coast, in the renowned Bolgheri area. The Mediterranean climate is tempered by cool sea breezes, encouraging a slow ripening that preserves the grapes' natural freshness. The vineyards, managed according to organic farming principles, take root in an extraordinarily varied terroir. In specific areas, alluvial stony soils, marine sands, limestone and clay alternate, ensuring the vines optimal water balance and a complex structure.
How it is produced
After careful manual selection of the bunches, the different varieties are vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with a long maceration on the skins essential for extracting colour and structure. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation occurs directly in wood. The process is completed with a slow maturation in French oak barrels for eighteen months, followed by a further period of bottle ageing that gives the wine its final elegance and excellent longevity.
History and Curiosities
Born in Bolgheri from the Piccin family's passion for Bordeaux grape varieties, Podere Sapaio embodies the excellence of the Tuscan region through a rigorous organic and sustainable vision. The name refers to the ancient local grape variety Sapaia, while the crown on the label celebrates the meticulous craftsmanship carried out in the vineyard. Thanks to the consultancy of oenologist Carlo Ferrini, the estate produces a powerful and elegant red wine. The 2021 vintage crowns this dedication by receiving highly prestigious accolades, such as the extraordinary 97 points awarded by Robert Parker.
Awards
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2021
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 110.000
- Hectares: 26
The names Sapaio and Volpolo come from two ancient Tuscany vines: Sapaia and Volpola. They were purposely chosen to exalt the local origins of the product beginning with their names. 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. Read more
| Name | Sapaio Sapaio 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Podere Sapaio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Bolgheri from the Piccin family's passion for Bordeaux grape varieties, Podere Sapaio embodies the excellence of the Tuscan region through a rigorous organic and sustainable vision. The name refers to the ancient local grape variety Sapaia, while the crown on the label celebrates the meticulous craftsmanship carried out in the vineyard. Thanks to the consultancy of oenologist Carlo Ferrini, the estate produces a powerful and elegant red wine. The 2021 vintage crowns this dedication by receiving highly prestigious accolades, such as the extraordinary 97 points awarded by Robert Parker. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Tuscany (near Livorno) |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with maritime influence and fresh sea breezes |
| Soil composition | Pebbly alluvial soils, sands of marine origin, limestone and clay, with influences of volcanic rock. |
| Cultivation system | Double spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 7500 |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with prolonged maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing for 18 months in French oak barriques and around 10 months in bottle. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in steel tanks with prolonged maceration on the skins. Malolactic fermentation in barriques. |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barriques and 10 months of bottle ageing |
| Year production | 110000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |