Sassicaia

Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc

Tasting: Blackcurrant / Cedar / Dark Chocolate / Tobacco / Spice / Full Bodied / Long Finish

Pairing:  Roast Duck / Beef Wellington / Wagyu Tomahawk / Black Truffle Risotto / Parmigiano

Producer: Tenuta San Guido's Sassicaia stands as the pioneering Super Tuscan that revolutionised Italian winemaking when first released in the 1960s. Created by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, this legendary estate proved that Bordeaux varietals could thrive in Tuscany's coastal climate.

2016 Vintage benefits from the estate's unique terroir of gravelly, well-draining soils near the Tyrrhenian coast, combined with the cooling maritime influence that creates ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage represents classic Sassicaia elegance, showcasing the perfect balance between power and finesse that has made it Italy's most celebrated wine and the first Italian wine to receive its own DOC designation.

2018 Vintage in Bolgheri proved exceptional for Sassicaia, with ideal conditions throughout the growing season allowing for optimal fruit development and flavour concentration. A mild winter was followed by a balanced spring, whilst the warm summer with cooling maritime breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea preserved essential acidity. The harvest timing captured perfect phenolic ripeness, producing wines with remarkable structure and the elegant complexity that defines great Sassicaia vintages.

ABV: 14%

Vol: 75cl

Contains Sulphites