The 2006 Bolgheri Superiore Sapaio shows richness and lots of extraction. It is very fruit-forward and velvety. This Tuscan red blend is aged in mostly new oak (up to 80%), and that toasted sweetness is evident. You taste it even more on the finish.

This edition of Sapaio (a hearty blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot) shows ripe fruit nuances of cherry, blackberry, dark spice and moist tobacco. The wine boasts a soft, thick and velvety feel and would pair with any winter meat dish.——M.L.(12/15/2010)—— 93