Tenuta San Guido
Bolgheri Sassicaia 2022
| Denomination | Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | At the end of malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques: one-third of new wood and the rest of first and second passage, where it aged 24 months in compliance with the production regulations. During this time, the two wines were separated according to the vineyard of origin. The blending occurred shortly before the preparation for bottling and subsequent refinement phase in the bottle before marketing. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Product name | Bolgheri Sassicaia 2022 |
| Color | Bright ruby. |
| Perfume | Great olfactory notes with aromas of crisp red fruit swirling between notes of currant and cassis, cherry and dashes of peach, ethereal and fluttering sensations of vetiver and Damask rose, liquorice, a pulsating blanket of delicate and sweet spices, Mediterranean scrub, mentholated tobacco and a mineral thread. |
| Taste | Direct, truthful, dynamic, well-balanced mouthfeel, with three-dimensional silky tannin and freshness that zips through the taste like a lightning bolt. Great final persistence, |
| Pairings | It pairs with white and red meats, such as roast beef, fish, starters, first courses, game, and medium-aged cheese. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 |
Description
Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia is an absolute excellence, the only wine in Italy to have earned a specific DOC for identification: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. This wine, with its enveloping, intense, and exciting character, is a true oenological legend. It is the most famous in the world as it perfectly embodies the balance in terms of body and complexity. It is produced within the Tenuta San Guido, which with its unique and impervious soil, with limestone formations and a high stony content (hence the name "sassicaia") has created the perfect conditions for this oenological treasure to flourish. The name of the estate where Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassica is produced derives from San Guido della Gherardesca, who lived in the 13th century. It is a historic winery in the Bolgheri area, located along the Etruscan coast, in the Maremma region. The idea of planting vineyards in this area originated with Mario Incisa della Ricchetta who, fascinated by Bordeaux, dreamed of creating his own classy wine in 1920. This Bordeaux-style red is made with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc grapes. The Sassicaia harvest takes place in August and is vinified in temperature-controlled steel with approximately two weeks of maceration on the skins. Following various pumping overs and délestages, the wine is then aged in oak barrels for 2 years before being left in the bottle for 6 months.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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98/100
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97/100
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2022
94/100
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95/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1940
- Oenologist: Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta, Carlo Paoli, Graziana Grassini
- Bottles produced: 980.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta San Guido |
| Origin | Bolgheri - Castagneto Carducci (Livorno) |
| Climate | Altitude: 100-400 m. a.s.l. Exposure: West, South-West. |
| Soil composition | The soils are entirely located in the appellation of the D.O.C. Sassicaia with different and composite morphological characteristics with a strong presence of rich calcareous areas, rich in stones, pebbles and clay. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon. |
| Plants per hectare | 3,600-5,500. |
| Harvest | By hand. It started the first decade of September with Cabernet Franc and continued with Cabernet Sauvignon until the beginning of October. The last vineyard to be harvested was Castiglioncello, situated at nearly 400 m. a.s.l. The grapes arrived in the cellar intact and healthy, at temperatures between 20 and 23°C allowing spontaneous fermentation to start gradually. |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Wine making | Selection of grapes through a sorting table. Soft pressing and destemming of grapes to not break the berries' skins. Subsequent alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of about 28°-30°C without adding external yeasts. The macerations lasted about 13 5 days for both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pump-overs and frequent délestages have favoured the aromatic extraction over the tannic one. The malolactic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks and completed by the end of November. |
| Aging | At the end of malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques: one-third of new wood and the rest of first and second passage, where it aged 24 months in compliance with the production regulations. During this time, the two wines were separated according to the vineyard of origin. The blending occurred shortly before the preparation for bottling and subsequent refinement phase in the bottle before marketing. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| PH | 3.45 |
| Residual sugar | 0.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |