Vintage: 2016
Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Tenuta San Guido is one of the rare examples of a domain whose name is less famous than that of its great wine, Sassicaia. It must be said that the latter has played a major role in the history and recognition of the Bolgheri vineyard, initiating the true revolution of « Super Tuscan » wines.
Tasting Notes: One of the secrets of Bolgheri’s Mediterranean and windy climate is to turn pyrazines from the Cabernets into extra-dimensional scents of citron and leafy aromas. Sassicaia has been producing Cabernet-based wines here since 1968, which are typically marked by this fresh character on the nose. There’s a note of kiwi peel that’s particularly intense in this 2016, along with some cedar. In this vintage, its character is – if possible – more restrained than usual and definitely more so than the exceptional 2015. Small dark fruits lurk in the depth of the super-youthful nose, while on the palate the wine is not completely ready to drink – despite the good integration of oak, the tannins are still crunchy, perfectly ripe yet chewy, pushed by lively acidity. An extremely elegant Sassicaia with a refined finish, this is built for the long haul and is possibly the best of this decade.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grape Variety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol percentage: 14.0%
Size: 750ml
Style: Red
SKU: TC4B4021
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