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Tenuta San Guido is owned by the Incisa della Rocchetta family and located in Bolgheri. The estate is home to the world-class wine that started the Super Tuscan movement - Sassicaia. Mario Incisa della Rocchetta planted Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the land below the castle at Castilioncello in 1940, initially a personal affair the wine was consumed by the family, but the vineyard was expanded in 1965 and the first Sassacaia was released in 1968 to international acclaim. Today the estate has around 75 hectares of vines scattered around Bolgheri and their flagship wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc continues to impressive critics and wine-lovers. A second wine, Guidalberto, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, was released in 2000.
In the crafting of Sassicaia 2019, a patient journey of 25 months in oak, including a judicious one-third new oak, unfolded under the meticulous guidance of Carlo Paoli, the managing director of Tenuta San Guido. Embracing an extended oak aging approach in recent years, this vintage, though quite pale in the glass, unveils a nose of exceptional grace and intensity.
Lavender nuances gracefully intertwine with restrained bramble fruits, fermented citrus peel, an intense violet bouquet, and a profound undercurrent of graphite minerality. The wine's entrance onto the palate is a gentle and full embrace, where savory and cedary notes unfold seamlessly to the finish. Integrated velvety tannins and lifted acidity add depth to the flavor profile.
A masterfully woven structure, characterized by signature freshness and fruit vibrancy, defines Sassicaia 2019. This is not merely a wine for the moment but one destined for the long haul, a testament to its enduring elegance and the artistry of its creation.
The nose is an exquisite interplay of grace and intensity, featuring a prominent lavender note. This aromatic symphony is enriched by the presence of restrained bramble fruits, fermented citrus peel, an intense violet aroma, and profound graphite minerality.
The wine unfolds on the palate with a soft and full-bodied attack. The flavor profile is characterized by savory and cedary notes that persist seamlessly to the finish. Integrated velvety tannins contribute to the wine's texture, while lifted acidity adds depth. The overall experience is heightened by a perfectly woven structure, marked by signature freshness and fruit vibrancy. Sassicaia 2019 emerges not just as a momentary indulgence but as a wine crafted for the long haul, reflecting enduring elegance and a remarkable artistry in winemaking.
