Tenuta San Guido | Tuscany
Everything has already been said and written about Tenuta San Guido and Italy's most famous red wine, Sassicaia. Nevertheless, we take the opportunity for a little review:
A wine with Cabernet Sauvignon as the main grape variety meant a radical departure from the traditional wines of Tuscany and Piedmont, whose typical grape varieties were, for example, Sangiovese or Nebbiolo. No one had ever thought of growing a Bordeaux grape variety in Italy, and it was all the more incredible because the Bolgheri area was not established in wine culture. But besides the fine bouquet of Cabernet, the Marchese's decision to grow this grape variety at Tenuta San Guido was reinforced by the similarity of the Bolgheri landscape to the Graves in Bordeaux. 'Graves' in French means 'pebbles', and similarly the soil of Tenuta San Guido gave its name to Sassicaia, which in Tuscan dialect means 'stony ground'.
Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards require a certain minimum age, so from 1948 until the late 1960s the original wines of the estate were drunk only at the winery. However, each year a few cases were stored in the cellar, and it was noticed that after a few years of storage, the wine improved significantly. As a result, two more Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards were planted, a good 250 meters lower than the original vineyards in Castiglioncello. The Aia Nuova vineyard, on the other hand, was located more in the middle and was also more exposed to the weather. Finally, from all these sites, the first vintage of the main wine was produced in 1968 and was named Sassicaia.
In the 70s, the cellar was moved, fermentation was no longer to take place in wood but in stainless steel, French oak barrels were used for aging. The Marchese's idea of planting Cabernet Sauvignon and aging it in wooden barrels soon spread throughout Italy. Sassicaia was the first Italian wine to be recognized internationally, and is almost universally considered the father of new Italian wines - or in other words, the pioneer of super Tuscans. When the wine icon Sassicaia was born in 1968, Italian Cabernet Sauvignon was also born. - Gerardo [TS07/22]
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Le Difese · Toscana IGT 2023Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
Le Difese Rosso Toscana is a stylish cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese that matures for twelve months in French and American barriques. The wine already impresses on the nose with a multi-faceted bouquet of ripe forest fruits, juicy plums and fine floral notes. The aroma spectrum is complemented by nuances of undergrowth, sage and a subtle woody spice, which lend the wine depth and expressiveness. The bright garnet red color underlines its elegant appearance and makes you want to...
€ 26,95 = 35,93 €/L
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Guidalberto · Toscana IGT 2021Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
The Guidalberto Rosso Toscana is a classic Super Tuscan and exemplifies the uncompromising quality standards of Tenuta San Guido. The cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comes from selected vineyards, some of which use the same high-quality grapes that are also used in the famous Sassicaia. Rich ruby red with bright reflections, it reveals a multi-layered spectrum of aromas on the nose: ripe red fruit, bourbon vanilla, delicate chocolate, complemented by wild berries, a hint of roasted...
€ 49,95 = 66,60 €/L
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Guidalberto · Toscana IGT 2023Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
The Guidalberto Rosso Toscana is a classic Super Tuscan and exemplifies the uncompromising quality standards of Tenuta San Guido. The cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comes from selected vineyards, some of which use the same high-quality grapes that are also used in the famous Sassicaia. Rich ruby red with bright reflections, it reveals a multi-layered spectrum of aromas on the nose: ripe red fruit, bourbon vanilla, delicate chocolate, complemented by wild berries, a hint of roasted...
€ 59,95 = 79,93 €/L
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Sassicaia · Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2020Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
The Sassicaia 2020 harvest began in early September with the Cabernet Franc from the younger vineyards and continued with the Cabernet Sauvignon from the lower-lying plots. It was completed at the end of the month with the high-altitude vineyards above 300 meters. After careful selection at the sorting table, the grapes were gently pressed and destemmed to preserve their integrity and avoid excessive tannin extraction. Alcoholic fermentation was controlled and supported by regular pumping over to...
€ 350,00 = 466,67 €/L
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Sassicaia · Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2018Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
Bolgheri Sassicaia, the icon of Italian red wine, celebrates its 50th anniversary with the 2018 vintage and remains uncompromisingly true to its unmistakable style. This legendary Super Tuscan, which even has its own DOC dedicated to it, impresses with a finesse-rich elegance, deep balance and an aromatic precision that is second to none. The nose reveals an expressive bouquet of cassis, blackberries and cedar wood, accompanied by fine tobacco notes, fresh mint and Mediterranean herbs that...
€ 360,00 = 480,00 €/L
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Sassicaia · Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2019Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
With its impeccable purity, the Sassicaia 2019 embodies the essence of a great Cabernet Sauvignon and remains true to the Tenuta San Guido philosophy in every respect. The 51st vintage underlines its legendary status among the Super Tuscans and impresses with incomparable elegance, finesse and inner balance. The nose reveals a complex interplay of aromas of ripe redcurrants, dark mulberries and spicy cedar, accompanied by lavender, graphite and floral notes of violets - an aroma that combines depth...
€ 390,00 = 520,00 €/L
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Sassicaia · 1x Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2018, 1x Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2019, 1x Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2020 (3er Holzkiste)Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
One bottle each of Bolgheri Sassicaia vintages 2018, 2019 and 2020 in a high quality wooden box with hinged lid:
€ 1110,00 = 493,33 €/L
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Sassicaia · Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2020 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
Six bottles of Bolgheri Sassicaia in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 2110,00 = 468,89 €/L
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Sassicaia · Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2018 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
Six bottles of Bolgheri Sassicaia in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 2170,00 = 482,22 €/L
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Sassicaia · Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2019 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
Six bottles of Bolgheri Sassicaia in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 2350,00 = 522,22 €/L
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