Podere Sapaio
Volpolo Bolgheri Red Blend
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
This wine is very dark in the glass, with almost no light getting through. The nose is full of blackberry, blueberry and plum, with savory notes of anise, black pepper, tobacco, tar and a hint of smoke joining the fruit. The palate has a savory bent as well, with spice and earth mixing in with the dark fruit flavors. The acidity is quite fresh and the tannins have a medium firm grip. I paired mine with slow cooker short ribs, and even used some in the recipe. Delicious.
This wine is very dark in the glass, with almost no light getting through. The nose is full of blackberry, blueberry and plum, with savory notes of anise, black pepper, tobacco, tar and a hint of smoke joining the fruit. The palate has a savory bent as well, with spice and earth mixing in with the dark fruit flavors. The acidity is quite fresh and the tannins have a medium firm grip. I paired mine with slow cooker short ribs, and even used some in the recipe. Delicious.
Jul 13th, 2024
Sitting for lunch in the heart of the city of Bolgheri, at a great restaurant, I had to try something I never had before. This entry level Bordeaux blend was a nice surprise.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blueberries, plums, black currants, cherries, light oak, spices, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, licorice and a touch of vanilla.
Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This young Bordeaux blend from Tuscany is already drinking nicely, even right out of the bottle. Spicy and rich.
Opulent with lots of fruits, but also some earth notes to compliment the fruits.
Tannins show up after 30 minutes of airtime. A great nose shows itself after 90 minutes in the decanter. Much better once it opens up, so be patient.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Tangy, spicy and entertaining. I paired it with beef stew.
A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot. Aged in oak barrels for 14 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$30.
Sitting for lunch in the heart of the city of Bolgheri, at a great restaurant, I had to try something I never had before. This entry level Bordeaux blend was a nice surprise.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blueberries, plums, black currants, cherries, light oak, spices, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, licorice and a touch of vanilla.
Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This young Bordeaux blend from Tuscany is already drinking nicely, even right out of the bottle. Spicy and rich.
Opulent with lots of fruits, but also some earth notes to compliment the fruits.
Tannins show up after 30 minutes of airtime. A great nose shows itself after 90 minutes in the decanter. Much better once it opens up, so be patient.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Tangy, spicy and entertaining. I paired it with beef stew.
A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot. Aged in oak barrels for 14 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$30.
