Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2023 MAGNUM

Sassicaia 2023 Magnum is the latest release of Italy’s most iconic Super Tuscan—a benchmark wine that placed Bolgheri on the international map. Awarded 100 points by both Robert Parker Wine Advocate and International Wine Report, and 99 points from James Suckling, this 1.5-litre format offers exceptional ageing potential and impressive presence at the table.

Tasting Notes
Deep and youthful in appearance, the 2023 Sassicaia reveals a complex bouquet of wild sage, rosemary and lavender, followed by dark berries, fresh citrus, sweet spices, crushed stone and delicate rose-petal notes. On the palate, it is intense yet refined, combining the dark-fruited structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the aromatic precision of Cabernet Franc. A soft, mineral core, chalky integrated tannins and vibrant acidity carry the wine towards a long, savoury finish. Already captivating in its youth, this is a vintage built for the long term. The magnum format is particularly well suited to gradual development, and the wine is expected to drink beautifully from around 2028 through 2060, with further cellaring possible under ideal conditions.

Production
The grapes come from Tenuta San Guido’s celebrated vineyards in the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, where a maritime climate and stony, well-drained soils help produce Cabernet of remarkable freshness and finesse. The fruit is hand-harvested, carefully destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Sassicaia then matures for 24 months in French barriques—40% new, 40% second-use and 20% third-use—before spending a further three to six months in bottle.

Food & Serving
Serve at 16–18°C. If enjoyed young, decant for around two hours to allow the wine’s aromatic complexity and structure to unfold; older bottles should be handled more gently and decanted only if necessary to remove sediment. Its depth and freshness make it an excellent match for beef tenderloin, lamb, game, osso buco, slow-cooked and braised dishes, as well as mature hard cheeses.

Producer
Tenuta San Guido was established by Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in Bolgheri in the 1940s, inspired by the great wines of Bordeaux. The first Sassicaia was produced in 1945, and the wine was released commercially in 1968, quickly earning international recognition and helping establish Bolgheri as one of Italy’s great wine regions. Today, Tenuta San Guido remains the defining producer of Sassicaia, a wine that has become synonymous with Italian fine-wine excellence.

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