Sassicaia 2019, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri

The 2019 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is an acclaimed, elegant Super Tuscan red wine made in the coastal Bolgheri region of Italy. It is praised by critics for its exceptional balance, purity of fruit, and long aging potential.

Wine Profile

• Grape Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.
• Alcohol Content: 14%.
• Aging: Aged for 25 months in French oak barrels (about one-third new wood).
• Tasting Notes: Aromas of dark berries, cassis, cedar, mint, lavender, and graphite. The palate is smooth, structured, and fresh with velvety tannins.
• Drinking Window: Best enjoyed from 2025 through 2045 or beyond as it continues to develop in the bottle.
• Critical Acclaim: Scored 100 points by Decanter and 99 points by James Suckling. 
  
  Sassicaia is the legendary Super Tuscan from Tenuta San Guido, widely regarded as one of Italy's most iconic and sought-after red wines. As the first Italian wine to successfully challenge the supremacy of Bordeaux, it holds its own unique DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia designation.
• Blend: Typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc.
• Heritage: Created by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, it revolutionized Italian winemaking.
• Profile: Renowned for its extraordinary elegance, balance, and longevity.
• Terroir: Produced from stony soils (Sassicaia means 'place of many stones') in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany.