{"product_id":"san-guido-sassicaia-2023","title":"San Guido Sassicaia 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2023 is a landmark Bolgheri red and one of Italy’s most sought-after wines. While Sassicaia is traditionally known for its reserved, tightly wound youth, this vintage stands out for its remarkable openness, generosity and immediate appeal, while retaining the depth and complexity required for long ageing. Produced at the estate that established Sassicaia’s reputation, it remains a defining expression of Tuscany’s coastal terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour, the 2023 opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe dark berries, cassis and blackberry, complemented by subtle herbal, cedar and spice nuances. On the palate, it is unusually accessible in its youth, offering generous fruit, refined structure and impressive richness, with polished tannins and a long, savoury finish.\n\nDespite its early openness, this is a wine built for the cellar. Its concentration, freshness and firm Cabernet-led structure should allow it to develop beautifully over many years, gaining further complexity while retaining its elegance and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine comes from Tenuta San Guido’s vineyards in the Bolgheri region of coastal Tuscany, where a maritime climate, cooling sea breezes and varied soils help create wines of freshness, finesse and longevity. The 2023 growing season began with a cold winter and above-average rainfall, followed by a severe outbreak of downy mildew. Rigorous vineyard work and strict grape selection were essential, reducing yields by approximately 20% but preserving quality in the finest parcels. Sassicaia is crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with careful vinification and maturation in oak to develop its characteristic structure and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C. Decanting for one to two hours is recommended, particularly when enjoying the wine in its youth, although careful pouring directly into a large Burgundy or Bordeaux glass can also reveal its aromatic detail. Its depth and structure make it an excellent partner for roast beef, venison, wild boar, lamb, truffle dishes and richly flavoured mushroom preparations. It is also sufficiently elegant to enjoy on its own after a short period of breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta San Guido is the historic estate behind Sassicaia, a wine whose origins date to the mid-20th century, when Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta planted Cabernet varieties on the Tuscan coast. Sassicaia helped establish Bolgheri as one of Italy’s great fine-wine regions and became the first Italian wine to receive its own dedicated DOC in 1994. Today, the estate remains one of the country’s most influential producers, celebrated for combining Bordeaux-inspired grape varieties with the distinctive freshness and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Guido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54745342673233,"sku":"PS-16099923657084","price":338.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/sass_801dfd11-b0a7-416e-848e-0fd7238764c3.png?v=1788159367","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/san-guido-sassicaia-2023","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}