Sassicaia 2021 Bolgheri DOC Superiore Tenuta San Guido 0.75L

Sassicaia 2021 - The Icon of Super Tuscans

Sassicaia 2021 is Italy's most emblematic wine, produced by the prestigious Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany. This revolutionary red wine, which created the Super Tuscan category, is made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.

The Wine that Revolutionized Italy

Sassicaia was the first modern Super Tuscan, created in 1968 by Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. This revolutionary wine challenged conventions by planting Cabernet Sauvignon in Tuscany and using French oak barrels, forever changing Italian enology and creating the Super Tuscan category.

Unique Bolgheri Terroir

The vineyards benefit from complex and varied soils, with a strong presence of limestone, areas rich in marl and pebbles, as well as clay components. Located between 100 and 400 meters above sea level, with a west-southwest orientation, they provide ideal conditions for grape ripening. Proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea provides freshness and minerality.

Bolgheri DOC Superiore - Unique Denomination

Sassicaia is the only wine with its own sub-denomination within Bolgheri DOC, recognizing its historical importance and exceptional quality. This is a unique honor in Italian enology.

Sublime Tasting Profile

Sassicaia 2021 presents complex aromas of ripe dark fruits, cassis, blackberries, complemented by notes of oriental spices, cedar, and graphite. On the palate, it reveals elegant and silky tannins, excellent structure, and a persistent, mineral finish that lingers for minutes.

Winemaking Excellence

The grapes are carefully selected and hand-harvested. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats, followed by aging for about 24 months in French oak barrels, and subsequent refinement in the bottle.

Food Pairing

Perfect to accompany grilled red meats, aged beef ribs, noble game such as venison or wild boar, and aged cheeses.

Aging Potential

This wine has enormous aging potential, capable of evolving magnificently for 20-30 years or more under proper storage conditions.

Capacity: 750ml | Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany | Country: Italy | Grape Varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc | Denomination: Bolgheri DOC Superiore