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Sassicaia 2020 from Tenuta San Guido: a Bolgheri DOC based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged for at least 24 months in wood, with clear pairings with red meats and game. Its main reserve lies in the price of €349.90 for an appellation with no distinction mentioned in the sources.
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC appellation and Bolgheri zone named, but Bordeaux grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%) with no Tuscan grape: limited local anchoring.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Tenuta San Guido named, but nothing attests to a distinction in the sources.
At €349.90 (crossed-out price €392.08) 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 at 16-18°C: enough to serve this wine easily.
Estate named and located in Bolgheri, vinification in stainless steel tanks and ageing in wood for at least 24 months specified; neither organic nor manual harvest mentioned.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself, in the heart of Tuscany, a wine that defies conventions, born of a bold vision. The Sassicaia 2020 from Tenuta San Guido is this unexpected encounter between Bordeaux elegance and the power of the Italian terroir, an icon that promises you a memorable experience.
It is in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, that this exceptional wine takes root. Tenuta San Guido marked Italian wine history by planting Bordeaux grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, as early as the 1940s, at a time when local tradition dominated. This bold choice gave birth to a wine that, while drawing inspiration from the great crus of Bordeaux, has developed its own identity, rooted in the Tuscan soil. The Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC is the fruit of this innovative vision, a masterful blend in which Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) are fully expressed.
When you taste it, the Sassicaia 2020 first reveals itself through its color, a deep ruby red, which promises to take on garnet tones over time. On the nose, a complex and intense bouquet presents itself to you. I perceive notes of ripe red fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, which blend harmoniously with spicier touches of tobacco and leather. Nuances of cedar and a light vanilla, a legacy of its 24 months of ageing in French oak barrels, complete this rich aromatic profile. On the palate, this wine is structured and balanced. The tannins are silky, and the acidity, well balanced, leads to a long and persistent finish. This is a wine with great ageing potential, capable of evolving and growing more beautiful over the years.
To accompany this great wine, I suggest robust dishes. It will be perfect with roasted red meats, game or aged cheeses. The Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine that enchants with its finesse and depth, offering you an unforgettable tasting, a true sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany.
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