2022 Tenuta San Guido - Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Sassicaia (750ml)
Crafted exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc on the gravelly plains of Bolgheri, the 2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia stands as Italy’s sole red wine designated to its own DOC zone. Maintained by the Incisa della Rocchetta family since its initial vine plantings in 1944, this vintage sources fruit from elevations between 100 and 400 meters across west-southwest exposures, where roots anchor into limestone-rich galestro mixed with stone, pebble, and partial clay matrices.
2022 Viticulture and Vinification
Rising temperatures and limited rainfall during the growing cycle required tactical adjustments. The estate advanced the picking schedule, applied shorter skin macerations, and shortened standard oak maturation to preserve primary fruit definition and structural freshness while allowing full phenolic ripening.
Tasting Notes and Cellaring
The wine delivers a deep, youthful crimson hue. Secondary aromas layer black cherry, blackberry, tilled earth, dried Mediterranean herbs, cedar, and graphite, underscored by a crisp peppermint minerality. Fine, dense tannins wrap around vibrant acidity on a tightly structured palate, resolving into an extended, stony finish. Reserve this bottling for cellar development; allow quiet aging in a stable 55°F (13°C) environment for a minimum of six to eight years before approaching peak integration.
Service Parameters and Food Pairing
- Decant uncovered for 120 minutes before pouring
- Serve at 60–62°F (15–16°C) to highlight aroma volatility and tannin softness
- Match with high-heat protein preparations including charbroiled strip steak, herb-roasted leg of lamb, or slow-wine-braised lean cuts
- Counterbalance fat content with aged, crystalline cheeses like 36-month Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano