Tenuta San Guido
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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC - Tenuta San Guido 2020
Format: 75 cl
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Technical information
Producer
|
Tenuta San Guido |
Name
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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC |
Variety
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
Vintage
|
2020 |
Gradation
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13.5% |
Format
|
75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Notes of red fruits, spices, tobacco, leather |
Vinification method
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Steel fermentation, aging in wood |
Region
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Tuscany |
Production area
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Bolgheri, Tuscany |
Country
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Italy |
Type
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Red wine |
Aging
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Minimum 24 months |
Type of cask
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French oak barrels |
 Color |
Intense ruby red |
Serving temperature
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16-18°C |
Recommended consumption
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To be consumed within 10-15 years |
Pairing
|
Red meats, game, aged cheeses |
The Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is one of the most prestigious Italian wines, born in the lush vineyards of Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast. Known worldwide for its elegance and complexity, this wine stands as a true icon for wine lovers.
Tenuta San Guido planted the first Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines in the 1940s, creating a wine that broke with the Italian tradition of that era, drawing instead inspiration from the great Bordeaux wines. The Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC is the result of this innovative legacy, resulting in a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).
When tasting, Sassicaia presents itself with a deep ruby red color, tending towards garnet with aging. It reveals a complex and intense bouquet on the nose, where notes of ripe fruits like blackcurrant and plum are recognizable, integrated with nuances of tobacco, cedar, and light touches of spices and vanilla, deriving from a 24-month maturation in French oak barriques.
On the palate, the wine is structured and well-balanced, with silky tannins leading to a long and persistent finish. Its well-balanced acidity and aromatic complexity make it a wine with great aging potential, capable of evolving and improving over many years.
Perfect for pairing with robust dishes such as red meat roasts, game, or aged cheeses, the Bolgheri Sassicaia enchants with its refinement and depth, offering an unforgettable tasting experience.
Tenuta San Guido planted the first Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines in the 1940s, creating a wine that broke with the Italian tradition of that era, drawing instead inspiration from the great Bordeaux wines. The Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC is the result of this innovative legacy, resulting in a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).
When tasting, Sassicaia presents itself with a deep ruby red color, tending towards garnet with aging. It reveals a complex and intense bouquet on the nose, where notes of ripe fruits like blackcurrant and plum are recognizable, integrated with nuances of tobacco, cedar, and light touches of spices and vanilla, deriving from a 24-month maturation in French oak barriques.
On the palate, the wine is structured and well-balanced, with silky tannins leading to a long and persistent finish. Its well-balanced acidity and aromatic complexity make it a wine with great aging potential, capable of evolving and improving over many years.
Perfect for pairing with robust dishes such as red meat roasts, game, or aged cheeses, the Bolgheri Sassicaia enchants with its refinement and depth, offering an unforgettable tasting experience.
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.
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