Sassicaia DOC "Sassicaia" 2018 - Tenuta San Guido: one of the most famous Italian wine labels in the world. Thanks to its 75 hectares of vineyards with suitable soils and exposed to the west and south-west, the wines produced by this estate have a characteristic profile with notes of ripe fruit and minerals.
CHARACTERISTICS
Name | Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC |
Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet Franc 15% |
Typology | Red wines |
Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Bottle format | 1.5l |
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Vinification | Fermentation takes place in steel, at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for about 10 days |
Refinement | The aging of the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC of Tenuta San Guido takes place in French oak barriques for 24 months, with a subsequent stop in the bottle. |
Color | At sight, the wine has an intense ruby red color. |
Perfume | The nose is expressed on hints of ripe red fruits, berries and cola, aromatic herbs and toasted almonds. |
Taste | On the palate, the sip is austere, rich and compact. |