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Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, 2017
Red
750ml
Label : Good Label
Level : Base Neck Level
Capsule : Good Capsule
Yes
🏰 【Italy's pioneering 'Super Tuscan,' a globally recognized top Bordeaux-blend style red wine.】 The 2017 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is a celebrated vintage of this iconic Super Tuscan. Sassicaia is renowned for its bold and robust profile, with notes of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and a touch of oak wood. It embodies elegance, complexity, and structure, showcasing deep fruit and herbal notes. This wine is a journey through time and terroir, offering a harmonious balance of flavors that captivates the senses.
🍴 Sassicaia's elegance and structure make it an excellent partner for refined dishes. It's a perfect match for grilled or roasted meats, such as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, or filet mignon. It also pairs beautifully with game dishes like wild boar ragù, truffle-infused pasta, wild mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano. For a more adventurous pairing, consider duck breast with blackberry reduction or even dark chocolate.
🥂 Ideal for a special occasion, a gourmet dinner, or a serious wine collector's tasting. Its profound character and aging potential make it a wine to be savored and remembered. Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F), and decanting for 1-2 hours is often beneficial to allow its full complexity to unfold.
BACKGROUND
Tenuta San Guido is the legendary Tuscan estate responsible for creating Sassicaia, the original 'Super Tuscan'. First released commercially in 1968, Sassicaia is a Bordeaux-style blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, grown in the coastal region of Bolgheri. It is celebrated worldwide for its supreme elegance, complexity, and extraordinary aging potential.