The 2005 Bolgheri Superiore Sapaio is slightly more closed than the other vintages in this retrospective. This wine comes from the era when Merlot was still used in the blend, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, and before the addition of tonneaux to the aging process. There is still some fruit evident in the 2005, but the wine is more settled and closed.