Saintyame vs. Volpolo Tasting

Watch this wine review video about Saintayme 2007 (Denis Durantou |Château L´Eglise-Clinet) and Volpolo 2007 (Podere Sapaio | Tuscany). (May 28. 2011)

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DENIS DURANTOU. SAINTAYME
Country: France
Wine region: Bordeaux
Locality: Saint-Émilion
Vintage: 2007
Classification: A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Variety: Merlot

Saintayme from Denis Durantou is dark garnet-red colored and lightly transparent. Intense with cassis, dark cherries, licorice, and delicious hints of mocha, vanillin and clove. Soft and medium-bodied with a balanced acidity and a good portion of tannins. Comfortable. Cool red fruits without over-extraction. Once again intense and with a spicy finish. Best now through 2018 (May 2011). 91 PS

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PODERE SAPAIO. VOLPOLO
Country: Italy
Wine region: Tuscany
Vintage: 2007
Classification: D.O.C. Bolgheri
Variety: Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Petit verdot

Volpolo from Podere Sapaio is a blend of Cabernet sauvignon 70%, Merlot 15% and Petit verdot 15%. Deep garnetred colored with a massive intensity of cassis, raspberries, green pepper and beautiful roasting aromas. Spicy. Full-bodied with mouth-watering acidity and fine tannins. Full of dark fruit. Very good finish. Best now through 2020 (May 2011). 92 PS



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