{"product_id":"tenuta-san-guido-sassicaia-2021","title":"Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2021 is one of Italy’s most iconic red wines and the original Super Tuscan. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in Bolgheri, it combines aristocratic structure with Mediterranean freshness and is the only Italian wine to have its own dedicated DOC appellation—a reflection of its extraordinary historical and qualitative importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour with youthful violet highlights, the 2021 vintage opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries and violets, followed by refined notes of cedar, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs and subtle spice. On the palate, it is powerful yet remarkably poised, with concentrated dark fruit, graphite, spices and a distinct mineral character.\n\nThe tannins are polished and velvety, supported by vibrant acidity that gives the wine energy and length. A complex, persistent finish reveals layers of fruit, savoury spice and elegant oak. While already approachable for its freshness and balance, Sassicaia 2021 has the structure and depth to develop beautifully over several decades when properly stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are grown in Bolgheri’s distinctive stony soils, where excellent drainage, maritime influence and a warm Mediterranean climate contribute to the wine’s concentration, freshness and mineral character. The grapes are carefully selected and harvested by hand before undergoing controlled vinification designed to preserve varietal purity and site expression. The wine is then matured in French oak barriques, allowing its fruit, tannins and savoury complexity to integrate gracefully. The 2021 vintage benefited from highly favourable conditions, resulting in impressive ripeness, balance and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come gradually to serving temperature. Decanting for one to two hours is recommended when opening the wine young, both to help reveal its aromatic complexity and to soften its youthful structure; older bottles should be decanted carefully off any sediment. Sassicaia 2021 is a natural partner for prime rib, grilled or roasted beef, venison and other game, as well as truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses. It is equally rewarding when enjoyed on its own as a contemplative wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta San Guido created Sassicaia in the mid-20th century, pioneering the planting of Bordeaux varieties in the Tuscan coastal region of Bolgheri. Initially produced for private consumption, the wine soon gained international recognition and helped establish the Super Tuscan movement. Its success ultimately led to the creation of the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, the first—and uniquely dedicated—Italian appellation for a single estate wine. Today, Tenuta San Guido remains one of Tuscany’s most respected producers, and Sassicaia continues to set a benchmark for age-worthy Cabernet-based wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Guido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252927385937,"sku":"FW-9149","price":401.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/produkt-grid_353.png?v=1783447937","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-sassicaia-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}