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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC - Tenuta San Guido 2019
Tenuta San GuidoCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 75 cl 2019
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Technical information
- Producer
- Tenuta San Guido
- Name
- Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Vintage
- 2019
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of red fruits, spices, tobacco, leather
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, aging in wood
- Aging
- Minimum 24 months
- Type of cask
- French oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- To be consumed within 10-15 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Bolgheri, Tuscany
- Type
- Red wine
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The Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC from Tenuta San Guido is a prestigious wine recognized worldwide, emblematic of Italian excellence in the international wine scene. This red wine is produced in the renowned area of Bolgheri, located on the Tuscan coast, famous for its ideal soil and microclimate conducive to high-quality viticulture.
Tenuta San Guido stands out for its meticulous approach in grape selection and winemaking, primarily using the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. Sassicaia undergoes fermentation in stainless steel followed by aging for about 24 months in French oak barriques, which contributes to giving the wine a complex and well-structured character.
Visually, Sassicaia presents an intense ruby red color, which tends towards garnet with aging. On the nose, it offers a rich and persistent bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits such as currants and plums, enriched by spicy nuances and light touches of tobacco and dark chocolate due to the elegant aging in wood.
On the palate, it is a robust but balanced wine, with fine but well-present tannins, and a harmonious acidity that promises excellent aging potential. The finish is long and memorable, with an aftertaste that returns to the aromas experienced on the nose.
Ideal to be served at a temperature of 16-18°C, Sassicaia pairs perfectly with rich dishes such as roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses. This wine not only represents excellence in its category but is also a true investment for wine lovers, capable of evolving and improving over the years in the cellar.
Tenuta San Guido stands out for its meticulous approach in grape selection and winemaking, primarily using the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. Sassicaia undergoes fermentation in stainless steel followed by aging for about 24 months in French oak barriques, which contributes to giving the wine a complex and well-structured character.
Visually, Sassicaia presents an intense ruby red color, which tends towards garnet with aging. On the nose, it offers a rich and persistent bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits such as currants and plums, enriched by spicy nuances and light touches of tobacco and dark chocolate due to the elegant aging in wood.
On the palate, it is a robust but balanced wine, with fine but well-present tannins, and a harmonious acidity that promises excellent aging potential. The finish is long and memorable, with an aftertaste that returns to the aromas experienced on the nose.
Ideal to be served at a temperature of 16-18°C, Sassicaia pairs perfectly with rich dishes such as roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses. This wine not only represents excellence in its category but is also a true investment for wine lovers, capable of evolving and improving over the years in the cellar.
The winery
Tenuta San Guido
ToscanaItalia
A winery in the Tuscan Maremma (Bolgheri) known for the celebrated Sassicaia, a Bordeaux-style Super‑Tuscan.
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese
- Producer of Sassicaia, the emblematic label of the "Super Tuscan" movement.
- Estate covering approximately 2,500 hectares in Maremma di Bolgheri.
- Two second wines are already on the market: Guidalberto and Le Difese.
- Diversified agricultural production: vineyards, olive groves, and initiatives related to wildlife and land conservation.
- Collaboration for the "Grappa di Sassicaia" distilled by Poli, using pomace from Tenuta San Guido.
The story
The estate is tied to the Incisa della Rocchetta family: Mario Incisa began experimenting with French varieties in Bolgheri and the private production of Sassicaia became commercial with the 1968 harvest. Over time Nicolò Incisa and his collaboration with winemaker Giacomo Tachis helped consolidate its reputation; subsequently the estate expanded its range with Guidalberto and Le Difese. Sassicaia obtained a reserved denomination, which reinforced the label’s distinctiveness.
Production philosophy
The estate's philosophy emphasizes respect for the ecosystem, the balance between people and nature, and an agricultural approach attentive to quality; the estate states agronomic practices aimed at soil care and sustainable management of its crops.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate extends into the Tuscan Maremma, in the Bolgheri area, on predominantly gravelly and stony soils reminiscent of the Graves formations in Bordeaux. The microclimate benefits from the maritime influence and the shelter of the hills behind it, factors that contribute to its suitability for Bordeaux grape varieties.
Awards and recognition
International recognition for Sassicaia includes top scores from international critics and prominent placements in landmark tastings, such as the Decanter tasting in which Sassicaia was acknowledged. In addition, the 2015 vintage was named Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator.
