Tenuta San Guido - Bolgheri - Sassicaia - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

A new achievement! Awarded a perfect 100/100 by Parker, the 2021 Red Bolgheri Sassicaia secures another accolade. The American guide describes it as the quintessence of Sassicaia and the essence of Cabernet, dazzled by the wine's distinction and balance. With no signs of over-ripeness, it delivers exemplary freshness and dynamism, supported by firm yet velvety tannins that perfectly frame the wine's structure with strength and precision. This wine, with its impressive volume and remarkable persistence, offers a unique formal perfection. Notes of herbs, spices, dark fruit, cigar, and rose are woven into its texture, creating the ultimate expression of Cabernet. Already incredibly tempting to drink now, it will undoubtedly reward those who wait!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Delicate destemming to protect the berries, followed by gentle pressing. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 20 to 25 months.

Color:

Intense, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

Magnificent aromatic bouquet of red fruits underlined by a spicy background.

Palate:

Suave and coated with delicately velvety tannins, this wine offers elegance and subtlety through a character all its own.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Tournedos Rossini, sautéed beef with black pepper concassee, roasted lamb shoulder with wild thyme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2050 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A leading figure in the world of "Super Tuscans," Tenuta San Guido is best known for one of its iconic wines, Sassicaia, which has forever left its mark on the history of Italian wine. Alongside Ornellaia, Solaia, and Ca'Marcanda, it reigns at the top of the global wine hierarchy.

A passionate lover of Bordeaux, owner Nicolo Incisa della Rocchetta achieved the unthinkable in the early 1970s: he proved to the world that he could rival the greatest Médocs. The first commercial vintage, 1968, launched a series of magnificent wines, led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, breaking with the traditions of the time—and so, the legend was born!