🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2000

🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2000

Experience the elegance of the 2000 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, a benchmark Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the excellence of Italian winemaking.

Critic Review and Score:

94 points. Shows its class. Loaded with fruit. Rich yet balanced, with lots of jammy and plummy character. Full-bodied, with round tannins and a silky finish. Exotic. Sass made excellent wine again in a less than easy year." – Wine Spectator.

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Dark inky ruby.

• Nose: Aromatic and developed with dark cherries, plums, and blackcurrant mixed with prunes and a hint of dry redcurrant. There is a generous spicy character.

• Palate: Full-bodied with round tannins, rich and balanced with jammy and plummy character, leading to a silky finish.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Sassicaia, produced by Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, Italy, is a pioneering Super Tuscan wine. The 2000 vintage is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The vineyards are situated on varied soils rich in limestone, marl, and clay, at altitudes between 80 and 400 meters above sea level. The 2000 growing season was characterized by a relatively mild winter and a scorching summer, leading to an early ripening of the grapes. This warm year resulted in an ensemble of richness without losing its habitually refined elegance.

Pairing Suggestions:

This distinguished red pairs wonderfully with:

• Grilled and Roast Meats: Enhances flavors of grilled steak, lamb, or traditional Tuscan dishes containing wild boar. 

• Aged Cheeses: Complements mature cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.

• Game Dishes: Pairs well with venison or wild boar stews.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Serving Temperature: 18-20°C (64-68°F)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy

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