Sassicaia 2019

Intro: The 2019 vintage of Sassicaia from the renowned estate Tenuta San Guido exemplifies the hallmark qualities of this Italian icon; precision, structure, and elegant fruit. The 2019 growing season featured strong day night temperature differentials which helped the grapes develop excellent phenolic maturity while maintaining freshness. Sassicaia 2019 spends an extended period in oak; 25 months in this vintage. Highlighting the estate’s move toward longer ageing and greater refinement. One critic described the wine as “a thing of beauty; starting to rival the great editions of the 1980s.”

Region: Tuscany || Winery: Tenuta San Guido

Grapes: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc

Aging: Aged in French oak barrels for approximately 24–25 months, with about one third new oak in the mix

ABV: 14% || Decant: 30-60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16–18°C

Pairing: Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, game dishes, or aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano

Tasting Notes: The 2019 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido shows a deep ruby colour with a subtle violet rim. The nose is elegant and layered, offering dark cherries, blackcurrant, cedar, violet, graphite minerality, and herbal notes of sage and rosemary. On the palate, it is full bodied yet refined, with plush dark fruit, fine grained tannins, and vibrant acidity providing structure. The finish is long and complex, echoing tobacco, dark chocolate, spice, and stone