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Sassicaia 2016
430,00€
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The Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2016 from Tuscany is a legend among Italian Wines. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend into a powerful, elegant masterpiece with impressive structure and long aging potential. An iconic Bolgheri wine for special moments.
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About the manufacturer
San Guido estate
Tenuta San Guido is a legendary Tuscan winery that has stood for world-class Wines for decades. The estate is located in Bolgheri, a region renowned for its exceptional Red Wines. Here, Wines are created that combine Italian tradition with modern expertise – and with remarkable consistency.
Sassicaia is the winery's flagship wine and considered one of Italy's finest reds. This Cabernet-based blend has achieved international acclaim without losing its Italian character. The wine impresses with its elegance, structure, and remarkable aging potential. Guildalberto, on the other hand, offers a more approachable, yet no less charming, profile – ideal if you'd like to experience the winery's philosophy earlier.
What distinguishes Tenuta San Guido is its unwavering commitment to quality. Each Vintage is treated with the utmost care, the grapes are meticulously selected, and the Wines are patiently aged. The result is authentic, characterful Wines with depth.
At Wine In Time you will find a curated selection of these exceptional Tuscan classics that will enrich your wine experience.
- Categories
Red Wine
- Volume
0,75
- Allergies
sulfites
- Vintage
2016
- Countries
Italy
- Region
Tuscany
- winery
San Guido estate
- Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon
- Wine name
Sassicaia
The San Guido Sassicaia estate 2016 is more than just a wine – it's the icon that has forever changed Italy's wine world. From the vineyards of Bolgheri in the Tuscany Originating from the Tuscan coast, this legendary Red Wine combines approximately 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with about 15% Cabernet Franc to create a masterpiece of international renown. The maritime microclimate and gravelly soils near the Tuscan coast lend it the distinctive finesse that has made it famous worldwide.
For decades, the vinification process has followed a time-honored ritual: hand-harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and subsequent aging for 24 months in French oak barrels. The 2016 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia benefits from an exceptional Vintage, which lends the wine both concentration and vibrant freshness. No over-extraction, no heaviness – just perfectly balanced elegance.
On the nose, a complex bouquet of dark berries, cassis, and blackberry unfolds, accompanied by delicate notes of cedar and tobacco, as well as a hint of graphite. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet silky: ripe tannins, precise structure, and vibrant acidity. The finish is long, cool, and characterized by mineral clarity – a wine that will linger long after you've finished tasting it.
For Wine In Time In Vienna, you can get this exceptional wine delivered directly to your home with express delivery. our Red Wine selection You will find other treasures from all over the world, but the Sassicaia remains unrivaled.
Serve it at 16–18°C with mature beef fillet, game, or strong hard cheeses. Or enjoy it neat – for what it is: a legend in a glass.
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