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🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2016

🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2016

$700.00 USD
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🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2016

Experience the legendary 2016 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, a benchmark Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

  • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 100 points. "The 2016 Sassicaia is a wine of soaring achievement... This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb, and barbecue spice. The mouthfeel is long and powerful."

  • Decanter: 100 points. "An extremely elegant Sassicaia with a refined finish, this is built for the long haul and is possibly the best of this decade."

  • Wine Enthusiast: 98 points. "Aromas of cedar, tobacco, blue flower, and spiced plum fuse together in this elegantly structured, stunning red."

Tasting Notes:

  • Color: Moderately saturated red-ruby.

  • Nose: Complex and captivating aromas of blackcurrant, dried violet, old fine leather, and minerals, complemented by hints of dark chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon.

  • Palate: Silky and pliant with outstanding energy, offering multi-layered flavors of juicy red and black fruits, licorice, and herbs. The wine finishes with smooth tannins and superb length, showcasing a seamless and multi-layered quality with enchanting mineral verve.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Sassicaia, produced by Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, Italy, is a pioneering Super Tuscan wine. The 2016 vintage is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The growing season was characterized by long, hot summer months with a bit more rain than the previous year, resulting in a wine with a tad more acidity. This vintage is noted for its pinpoint sharpness and precision, with a crisp linearity in its tannic backbone perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. 

Pairing Suggestions:

This distinguished red pairs wonderfully with:

  • Braised Meats: Complements rich flavors of osso buco or beef short ribs.

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

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

Wine Specifications:

Indulge in the legendary Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2016. Order now from Caná Wine Shop and enjoy free shipping on orders over $150.

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