2016 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri DOC – Tuscany, Italy – Cellar-Worthy Vintage of a Modern Icon

$550.00

Structured, layered Sassicaia with dark fruit, graphite, and supreme finesse

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Country of Origin: Italy
Vintage: 2016
Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Size: 750ml
Style: Red Geek's Cellar Super Tuscans
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The 2016 vintage is hailed as one of the greatest vintages in recent memory. Complex aromas, vibrant acidity, and long silky tannins make it a must-have for collectors and Cabernet connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes:
Blackberry, menthol, tobacco, leather, flint.

Food Pairing:
Game meats, short rib, porcini pasta, rosemary lamb.

Accolades:
100 pts Decanter; #1 Wine of the Year – Wine Spectator 2018.

Vineyard & Terroir:
Iconic gravel vineyards near the coast. Classic Bordeaux-style blend aged in barrique.

Why We Like It:
A benchmark vintage of an already legendary wine.

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Producer: Tenuta san Guido
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