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Sassicaia
Since the experimental winemaking session in the 1940s that created world renowned Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido has consistently gone above and beyond Italian wine law requirements. Made from predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, the production of this wine caused quite the stir due to the lack of traditional Tuscan and Piedmont grapes such as Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. Founder Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta created the wine as Italy’s version of Bordeaux when he noticed similar gravelly terrain in Maremma as there was in the Graves region of Bordeaux. It was not until about 1960s when the producer quickly gained fame and today is still generating some of the most sought-after bottles in Italy.
Vintages to look out for: 1985, 1988, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Tasting Notes
- WA94
- Here`s a wine of power, determination and confidence—as far as first impressions go. The 2007 Bolgheri Sassicaia leaves little hidden behind the curtain. It presents a frank and straightforward array of bold fruit, spice, leather and tobacco-like aromas that emerge from the bouquet with energy and force. The aromas are complete and genuine. The palate, however, offers more space for interpretation and review. It is finessed and nuanced, thus requiring more time to fully comprehend and appreciate. Silky tannins are followed by fine textural smoothness and a long finish. The outgoing nature of the aromas make for a fascinating contrast against the inward and reticent nature of the mouthfeel.
- WE95
- This iconic Italian wine from Bolgheri’s landmark Sassicaia vineyard (characterized by little rocks, or “sassi”) offers an elegant bouquet comprised in equal measure by mineral, fruit and spice nuances. The wine consists of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon…
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