The Bolgheri Superiore Sapaio 2007, from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is an iconic Tuscan red. Aged in barriques, it has an intense ruby color, complex aromas and a structured, elegant palate with silky tannins and a persistent finish. Ideal for grand occasions.
Italy - Tuscany, Bolgheri DOC Superiore Dry Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Colour
Intense ruby red with deep, brilliant garnet reflections.
Bouquet
Broad and complex bouquet, with notes of ripe wild berries, sweet spices, tobacco, licorice and a balsamic touch.
Taste
Structured, elegant and enveloping. Silky, well-integrated tannins. Long, persistent finish with hints of fruit and spices.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol
Type of glass
Large glass for great reds, Bordeaux type.
Pairings
Perfect with important red meats, noble game and aged hard cheeses.
Refinement
18-24 months in new French oak barriques, followed by further bottle aging for at least one year.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Prolonged maceration on the skins. Malolactic fermentation in barriques.