🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2018

🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2018

Experience the refined elegance of the 2018 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, a benchmark Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the excellence of Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 97 points. "This is a classic vintage of an Italian icon now celebrating its 50th vintage. The 2018 Sassicaia is crystalline and pure in its delivery... The bouquet is especially intriguing with a very lively plummy fruit element that is enhanced by baker's chocolate, pepper spice, iron ore, caramel, and pie crust."

• James Suckling: 97 points. "Beautiful, serene aromas of sweet berries and wildflowers with light lavender and fresh sage. A firm, silky red with medium to full body and ultra-fine tannins that are polished and beautiful. Lots of blue fruit and blackberries follow through to a beautiful finish. Really tight and polished. Bright acidity."

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep ruby red.

• Nose: Aromatic complexity featuring sweet berries, wildflowers, lavender, and fresh sage.

• Palate: Medium to full-bodied with ultra-fine, polished tannins. Flavors of blue fruit and blackberries lead to a beautiful, tight, and polished finish with bright acidity.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Sassicaia, produced by Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, Italy, is a pioneering Super Tuscan wine. The 2018 vintage marks the 50th anniversary of this iconic wine. The growing season started off cool and wet but turned to warm and dry conditions comfortably before the harvest. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, delivering a graceful mid-weight texture with nuanced character. 

Pairing Suggestions:

This distinguished red pairs wonderfully with:

• Grilled Meats: Enhances flavors of grilled steak or lamb.

• 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 and 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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