Volpolo Bolgheri DOC – Podere Sapaio – 2023

75 cl

James Suckling: 94 points

Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.

Grape varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot 15% Petit Verdot

Vinifiaktion:

Matured for 14 months in French barriques, aged in the bottle for 6 months

Tasting note:

Restrained blackberries with liquorice root, slightly leafy eucalyptus and integrated graphite. Full-bodied with elegant, velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a tight-knit structure. Power and extraction, but a good, toasty finish with a sweetish tobacco aftertaste. One of the best examples of 2022.

The winery Podere Sapaio is a renowned, modern winery in Tuscany. It combines the Bordeaux tradition with the Mediterranean terroir.

Region: Tuscany, Italy.

Zone: Bolgheri DOC at the Etruscan Coast (Municipality of Castagneto Carducci).

Floors: Alluvial and Quaternary deposits in direct Near the sea.

Area: Round 26 hectares Vineyard.

Owner: Founded and managed by Massimo Piccin.

Background: Piccin comes from Veneto and was originally Engineer, before he followed his passion for wine in 1999.

Cellar Master: The famous oenologist Carlo Ferrini advises the winery.

Grape varieties: Focused on classic Bordeaux grape varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

Petit VerdotMerlot

Wine style: Powerful, complex and profound Super Tuscans aged in French barriques. The wines display typical aromas of ripe dark berries, chocolate, spices and elegant woody notes. 

 

Philosophy: Harmony between People and the Environment. The farm is managed in accordance with certified organic guidelines (Organic farming). 

The range: The winery focuses entirely on two famous cuvées:

Sapaio: The experimental top-quality wine (Bolgheri Superiore), whose blend of grape varieties varies significantly from vintage to vintage.

Volpolo: The more accessible second wine (Bolgheri DOC) with a clearly defined blend of grape varieties.