Tenuta San Guido
Sassicaia 1.5L
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Tuscany, Italy
Bottle size:
1.5 L
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Tenuta San Guido
For a long time Bolgheri's Castiglioncello was used as Sassicaia's winery as it was the closest building to the vineyards at more than 300 m a.s.l..But as new vineyards were planted at greater distances and lower altitudes, a new larger winery had to follow. The new, more central location was decided in the 1960s. This is where it can be found today, on the cypress alley, close to the San Guido Oratory, which gives the estate its name. A third smaller winery was built in 2007 by architect Agnese Mazzei, it houses the barriques for the ageing of the Sassicaia.
Description
The 2016 Sassicaia presents a deep purple colour with a bouquet of black and blue fruits, tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and notable minerality. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with good concentration, integrated acidity, purity, elegance, and grainy tannins.
Food Pairing
This elegant red pairs well with rich meat dishes, such as beef and venison, complementing the wine's bold and structured profile.
