Sassicaia, the legendary wine from Tenuta San Guido, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc. With its intense ruby color, it releases a complex bouquet of red fruits, spices, and balsamic notes. On the palate, it's powerful yet silky, with an elegant structure and a very long finish. It ages for 24 months in barriques, guaranteeing extraordinary evolution and a unique tasting experience.
Italy - Tuscany Red, dry, still Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Cabernet Franc (15%)
Sassicaia - Tenuta San guido - 2017 750 ml
448.74 €
Colour
Intense ruby red, with garnet hues that evolve with aging.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of red fruits, balsamic notes, licorice, sweet spices, hints of undergrowth and tobacco.
Taste
Intense and harmonious, with silky tannins and an elegant structure. Long, persistent, and very fine finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux glass, wide to promote oxygenation and aroma development.
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, noble game, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses.
Refinement
Minimum 24 months in French oak barriques (one-third new), followed by further bottle aging.
Vinification
Destemming and soft pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Long maceration on the skins.