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Sassicaia 2019 from Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend, aged at least 24 months in wood. High price of €512.40 for a DOC with no distinction mentioned.
Bolgheri DOC appellation and Bolgheri zone named, but Bordeaux grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) with no justified link to the Tuscan terroir.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Tenuta San Guido named, but absence of documented distinction.
Price of €512.40 for a DOC with no distinction mentioned, with a crossed-out price of €574.93; expensive for what is described.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Estate Tenuta San Guido named and located in Bolgheri; fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months in wood specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Today I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where excellence takes root. Imagine a wine that embodies power and finesse, a true emblem of the Italian art of living.
It is in the Bolgheri region, on the Tuscan coast, that this exceptional wine comes to life. Tenuta San Guido, recognized for its meticulous approach, cultivates noble grape varieties in an ideal microclimate. This unique terroir, bathed in sunshine and caressed by the sea breeze, gives the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc a singular expression.
The Sassicaia 2019 reveals itself in an intense ruby red robe, a promise of beautiful depth. On the nose, you will discover a rich and persistent bouquet, where notes of ripe red fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, intertwine with spicy nuances. A delicate touch of tobacco and leather, the legacy of patient aging in French oak barrels, completes this aromatic symphony. On the palate, this wine proves robust yet balanced, with fine tannins and harmonious acidity. Its fermentation in steel tanks and its aging of at least 24 months in wood give it a remarkable structure and certain aging potential. The finish is long and memorable, prolonging the pleasure of the aromas perceived on the nose.
To elevate this Sassicaia 2019, I suggest serving it at a temperature of 16-18°C. It will pair wonderfully with grilled red meats, game, or even aged cheeses. This wine is not just a tasting, it is a celebration, an invitation to share a special moment. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of this great Tuscan wine, an experience you will not forget.
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