Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC - Tenuta San Guido 2019

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Format: 75 cl

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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
Region Tuscany
Production area Bolgheri, Tuscany
Country Italy
Type Red wine
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
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.
The winery

Tenuta San Guido – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta San Guido.

A winery in the Tuscan Maremma (Bolgheri) known for the celebrated Sassicaia, a Bordeaux-style Super‑Tuscan.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Grapes: 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.
Winery history
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 recognitions
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.

Official Awards

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