Produced in the vineyards surrounding the castle of Bolgheri, situated in the south-west area of Tuscany, the vicinity to the sea combined with the sandy soil contribute to the creation of ideal climatic conditions that exalt the excellence of this extraordinary vineyard.
Classic Tuscany
Sensi Bolgheri Sabbiato
Wine Data Sheet
Grapes
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% MerlotAging
It matures for 12-14 months in French oak barriques, medium bousinage, approximately 50% new wood. Subsequent aging in bottles.
Production Area
Bolgheri, Livorno, TuscanyAltitude
0-50 m a.s.l.Alcohol
14 % vol.Capacity
0,75 l - 1,5 lFood Pairings
Red meats; game, braised meats, pici pasta with meat sauce.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red in colour. Rich and strong to the nose, with notes of dark fruit and spices. It is a soft, structured wine to the palate, supported by a clear sensation of saltiness and a lingering fruity note.
Type of Soil
Loose, deep soil, rich in marine fossils and rock fragments. The soil is mainly sandy with marlstone-sandstone, comprising clay and limestone schists.
Fermentation
Alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a temperature of 20-24°C, followed by maceration for 15 days at 28-29°C in steel, using Delestage and racking techniques. Subsequent malolactic fermentation, racking and sulphurisation.
Awards & Recognitions
5StarWines – Vinitaly 2024
94 points
Sabbiato 2022
James Suckling 2023
90 points
Sabbiato 2021
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Bronze Medal
Sabbiato 2021
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 2022
88
Sabbiato 2019
James Suckling 2021
92 points
Sabbiato 2018
International Wine Challenge 2020
Silver Medal
Sabbiato 2017
Luca Maroni – Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2019
93 punti
Sabbiato 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
Silver Medal 90 points
Sabbiato 2016
International Wine Challenge 2019
Gold Medal
Sabbiato 2016
Japan Wine Challenge 2019
Bronze Medal
Sabbiato 2016
Luca Maroni – Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2018
90 punti
Sabbiato 2015
Luca Maroni – Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2017
90 punti
Sabbiato 2014
Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
Silver Medal
Sabbiato 2014
Berliner Wein Trophy 2014
Gold Medal
Sabbiato 2011
International Wine Challenge 2013
Bronze Medal
Sabbiato 2011
Berliner Wein Trophy 2012
Silver Medal
Sabbiato 2008
Mundus Vini 2011
Gold Medal
Sabbiato 2007