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Sassicaia 2017 from Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri DOC: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged for at least 24 months, pairs with red meats and game. Price of €483.12 is high for a DOC with no distinction mentioned in the file.
Bolgheri DOC appellation and coastal zone named, but Bordeaux grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) with no described link to the local terroir.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tenuta San Guido is named, but with no distinction attested in the file.
At €483.12 per bottle (crossed-out price €543.16) for a DOC with no distinction mentioned, the price is high for what is described.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Estate named and located in Bolgheri, fermentation in steel and ageing of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
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
Imagine yourself in the heart of the Maremma, where the sea breeze meets the Tuscan land. This Sassicaia 2017 is not just a wine; it is a story, the story of an audacity that redefined Italian winemaking excellence. I invite you to discover a gem, a wine that whispers tales of passion and innovation.
The Tenuta San Guido estate, located in the Bolgheri appellation on the Tuscan coast, is the cradle of this mythical wine. It is here that the Incisa della Rocchetta family had the vision of introducing Bordeaux grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, into a region where no one expected them. Sassicaia, whose first commercial vintage was 1968, thus revolutionized the Italian wine landscape, giving birth to the "Super Tuscans". This wine is mainly made from Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by a touch of Cabernet Franc, a blend that gives it its structure and complexity.
When you pour it, you observe an intense ruby red color, which evolves toward garnet with time. On the nose, this 2017 vintage offers you an aromatic symphony: notes of ripe red fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant mingle with accents of tobacco, chocolate and a slight balsamic touch. On the palate, it reveals its richness and depth, with silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that promise a long persistence and remarkable aging potential. After fermentation in steel vats, it aged for at least 24 months in French oak barriques, which allowed it to develop its rich and balanced aromatic bouquet.
To fully appreciate the Sassicaia 2017, I suggest pairing it with dishes that will magnify its structure and aromas. It is the ideal companion for red meats, whether grilled or in sauce, game, and aged cheeses. Imagine a special evening, a moment of sharing where this wine becomes the center of all attention. It is an invitation to discovery, a taste journey that will leave you with a lasting impression of Tuscan excellence.
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