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Rosso Toscana IGT - Sapaio - Podere Sapaio
Rosso Toscana IGT - Sapaio - Podere Sapaio
Podere Sapaio

Rosso Toscana IGT - Sapaio - Podere Sapaio 2020

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Format: 75 cl

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84,53 €


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Producer Podere Sapaio
Name Rosso Toscana IGT
Variety 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2020
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, wood aging
Region Tuscany
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 12-18 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 15 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses

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Il Rosso Toscana IGT di Podere Sapaio è un esempio eccellente della viticoltura toscana, caratterizzato da un blend raffinato che esprime al meglio il terroir della regione. Questo vino viene prodotto con grande cura e competenza dall'azienda Sapaio, rinomata per la qualità e l'attenzione ai dettagli nella vinificazione.

Il colore rosso rubino intenso e brillante cattura immediatamente l'occhio, preludendo a un'esperienza sensoriale ricca ed appagante. Al naso, si dischiude un bouquet complesso e avvolgente, con note dominanti di frutti rossi maturi, come ciliegie e prugne, armoniosamente integrate con sentori speziati di pepe nero e legno di cedro, testimonianza del sapiente affinamento in botti di rovere.

Al palato, il Rosso Toscana IGT si conferma un vino di grande struttura e equilibrio. I tannini sono morbidi e vellutati, ben supportati da un'acidità vivace che dona freschezza e persistenza. Le note fruttate e speziate si fondono elegantemente con nuances di tabacco e cioccolato fondente, contribuendo a un retrogusto lungo e piacevole.

Questo vino si presta a numerosi abbinamenti gastronomici, esaltando piatti di carne rossa, selvaggina e formaggi stagionati. La sua versatilità lo rende ideale anche per accompagnare momenti di meditazione e convivialità. Il Rosso Toscana IGT di Podere Sapaio è una scelta eccellente per chi cerca un vino toscano di spessore, capace di regalare emozioni autentiche e durature.
The winery

Podere Sapaio – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Podere Sapaio.

Winery in Bolgheri led by Massimo Piccin, known for two cabernet-based blends (Sapaio and Volpolo) and for an approach focused on experimentation and respect for the territory.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Founded: 1999
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Two flagship labels: Sapaio and Volpolo. Founded by Massimo Piccin and focused on experimenting with Bordeaux varieties. Production carried out under certified organic farming. Terroir: Bolgheri / Costa degli Etruschi, close proximity to the sea and alluvial/Quaternary soils. Accolades and high scores in international publications.
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Winery history
The project began when Massimo Piccin purchased the estate in Lo Scopaio and launched the winemaking project in 1999. The initial plantings and first production took shape in the early 2000s; since 2004 the winery has produced its two main labels, Sapaio and Volpolo. Over time the estate has developed while maintaining a strong connection to the Bolgheri area and a strategy focused on a small range of wines with a distinct identity.
Production philosophy
Sapaio favors a contemporary approach that seeks to express the terroir through Bordeaux varieties. The estate emphasizes experimentation, a balance between human activity and the environment, and the use of time as a resource for ageing, with the aim of producing powerful yet elegant and long-lived wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards and winery are located in the Costa degli Etruschi, in the Bolgheri area and nearby zones such as Bibbona — a setting characterized by proximity to the sea, maritime winds and alluvial/Quaternary soils that enhance the expression of Bordeaux varieties.
Awards and recognitions
Sapaio was reviewed by Wine Advocate and received 97 points, according to the producer.

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