| Producer | Tenuta San Guido |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Super Tuscan |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 1166807 |
| Size | 750ml |
Tasting Notes: The Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2022 is an elegant and balanced vintage characterized by an aromatic profile of ripe blackberries, red currants, cedar, and dried herbs, complemented by subtle notes of iron, graphite, and a hint of mint. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied wine is structured yet vibrant, showcasing fine, velvety tannins and a long, complex finish. Its notable freshness and concentration suggest significant aging potential, rewarding those who cellar it for at least four to five years to allow its layered complexities to fully integrate.
Estate History: Tenuta San Guido is a pioneering estate in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, famous for establishing the "Super Tuscan" category. The estate's history dates back to the mid-20th century when Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta first planted Cabernet Sauvignon vines, inspired by Bordeaux wines he admired. The resulting wine, Sassicaia, was initially reserved for family consumption before its commercial release in 1968. Sassicaia eventually earned its own specific appellation, Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, a unique distinction in Italy that cemented Tenuta San Guido's legacy as a producer of world-class, groundbreaking Italian wine.
