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PODERE SAPAIO Toscana 2016 $80 (94 points)

Bright, bursting with aromas and flavors of black cherry, black currant, iron and pencil shavings, this is athletic and focused, featuring compact, dusty tannins and a long, detailed finish. Displays Cabernet character combined with the tension and vibrancy of the 2016 vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2035.