Sourced from Tenuta San Guido's 75-hectare Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC vineyards (planted 1940s-1970s) on gravelly, limestone-clay soils at 100m near the Tyrrhenian Sea, benefiting from maritime breezes. Typically 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc; 2022 underwent destemming, cold maceration, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, malolactic, and 24 months aging in French oak barriques (33% new) plus bottle aging before release at 14% alcohol.
Tasting Notes
Opaque ruby-purple; aromas of blackberry, plum, red currant, cedar, graphite, sandalwood, iron, terra cotta, thyme, rosemary, and blue flowers. Medium-to-full bodied palate reveals dark cherry, raspberry coulis, licorice, spice, velvety/chewy tannins, piercing acidity, stony minerality, and long savory persistence with balsamic freshness.
Awards and Accolades
98/100 James Suckling
98/100 International Wine Review
97+/100 Jeb Dunnuck
97/100 Decanter
94+/100 Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass; decant 2 hours. Drink from 2029-2050+ for full evolution; pairs with grilled rib-eye Fiorentina, braised lamb, wild boar ragù, or aged cheeses.
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