Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido

2013 Bolgheri Red Blend

Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido is an exquisite red blend from the renowned Bolgheri region, celebrated for its exceptional terroir and rich winemaking heritage. This vintage showcases a beautiful deep red hue, inviting you to explore its complex character. With a full-bodied structure, the wine delivers a captivating balance of high acidity and notable tannins that create a harmonious mouthfeel, elevating each sip to a truly luxurious experience. The fruit intensity is pronounced, bursting with flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and subtle hints of plum, intertwined with elegant notes of herbs and spices that reflect the Mediterranean climate. As a dry wine, Sassicaia exemplifies sophistication, making it an ideal companion for rich meats or aged cheeses. The legacy and prestige of this Gold Medal-winning wine are evident in every aspect, from its craftsmanship to its remarkable aging potential.

Tasting notes:

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Cedar

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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