Description
What kind of olive oil is this
Sassicaia Olio Extra Vergine d’Oliva by Tenuta San Guido reveals an intense, fruity profile with a clean, harmonious taste. This Tuscan oil offers a balanced, rounded mouthfeel and an inherent freshness. Structured to elevate raw ingredients without masking them, it is ideal for finishing dishes. A gentle drizzle perfectly enhances salads, bruschetta, and vegetable-based dishes. Note that the product contains sulphites.
Where it comes from
Originating from Bolgheri in Tuscany, the olive groves are situated between 100 and 300 metres above sea level. An optimal west and south-west exposure ensures steady ripening, which actively shapes the character of the fruit. Cultivated by Tenuta San Guido, these trees thrive in calcareous soils rich in marl. This specific terrain, interspersed with stones, pebbles, and clay, grants the oil its notable structure and precise definition.
How it is produced
The production process begins with hand harvesting, which takes place from early September until the first week of October. Picking starts with the youngest trees before progressing to the lower groves. Following a careful selection to ensure only the healthiest fruit is pressed, a precise cold extraction is applied. This method is essential for preserving the natural freshness and clear aromatic profile of the olives. The result is a refined oil with a consistent balance, perfect for seasoning dishes at the table.
History and curiosities
Since 1940, Tenuta San Guido has inextricably linked the prestigious Sassicaia name to the excellence of Bolgheri, Tuscany, celebrating an unparalleled agricultural tradition. This enduring legacy is driven by the vision of historical figures such as Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Taste
- Start up year: 1940
- Oenologist: Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta, Carlo Paoli, Graziana Grassini
- Bottles produced: 980.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 0.75L 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 25 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta San Guido |
| Story | History and curiosities Since 1940, Tenuta San Guido has inextricably linked the prestigious Sassicaia name to the excellence of Bolgheri, Tuscany, celebrating an unparalleled agricultural tradition. This enduring legacy is driven by the vision of historical figures such as Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (Tuscany, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous areas rich in marl, with stones and pebbles, partly clayey |
| Harvest | Early September to the first week of October |
| Production technique | Cold extraction |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

