Podere Sapaio

Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend

9.214 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

Another Wednesday Wine Committee in the books. Great hosting by @Bill Makens . 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine all served blind.

Last time I had this, it was about two and a half years ago and I thought it was killer...my mind hasn’t changed! I never see this stuff. Beautiful super Tuscan. Dusty and herbal up front with earthy blackberries, cherries and espresso followed by fig, black cherry compote and cedar at the finish. Still in a great drinking window. I called this late ‘00s/2010 Sonoma Cab.

Another Wednesday Wine Committee in the books. Great hosting by @Bill Makens . 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine all served blind.

Last time I had this, it was about two and a half years ago and I thought it was killer...my mind hasn’t changed! I never see this stuff. Beautiful super Tuscan. Dusty and herbal up front with earthy blackberries, cherries and espresso followed by fig, black cherry compote and cedar at the finish. Still in a great drinking window. I called this late ‘00s/2010 Sonoma Cab.

Sep 5th, 2019
Shay A
9.4

Never even heard of or seen this before. Super Tuscan. The end of the cork was so dark purple that it was almost black! Not expecting that from a ST at all. More black fruit dominant on the nose than the Tignanello that was tried alongside it. Heavier on the palate too. Small spice and plum on the finish. Excellent find Bill!

Never even heard of or seen this before. Super Tuscan. The end of the cork was so dark purple that it was almost black! Not expecting that from a ST at all. More black fruit dominant on the nose than the Tignanello that was tried alongside it. Heavier on the palate too. Small spice and plum on the finish. Excellent find Bill!

Apr 26th, 2017
Austin Beeman

Crazy dark color. Beautifully pure black raspberry currant. Licorice melted dusty fruit. Damn amazing. Still super young.

Crazy dark color. Beautifully pure black raspberry currant. Licorice melted dusty fruit. Damn amazing. Still super young.

Mar 15th, 2015
Ralph DiBiasi

Dark ruby red plum

Dark ruby red plum

Oct 21st, 2013
Benjamin Keator

After 4 hours this stuff is great

After 4 hours this stuff is great

Apr 26th, 2017
Jeff Hollinden

Suggested by the sommelier to go with my filet. A super Tuscan that rivals the big guns - Sassicaia, Orneillaia, or Ca' Marcanda. Delicious!

Suggested by the sommelier to go with my filet. A super Tuscan that rivals the big guns - Sassicaia, Orneillaia, or Ca' Marcanda. Delicious!

May 29th, 2014
Norman Gennaro

Magnum

Magnum

Dec 1st, 2012
Juan Valencia

Juan had this 10 years ago

Juan had this 10 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2014
Heath Higgins

Heath had this 6 years ago

Heath had this 6 years ago

Mar 10th, 2019
Heath Higgins

Heath had this 6 years ago

Heath had this 6 years ago

Jun 9th, 2018