Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, 2019

2019 Sassicaia | Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia
A Modern Classic from Italy's Legendary Super Tuscan Estate

Critical Acclaim
- James Suckling: 99 points - "#42 Wine of 2022"
  - "Reminiscent of great Sassicaias from the 1980s"
- Wine Advocate: 98 points
  - "One of the prettiest and most balanced editions this past decade"
- Wine Spectator: 98 points
  - "Shows a sense of elegance as well as power and intensity"

Vintage Character
The exceptional 2019 vintage presents:
- Extraordinary purity of Cabernet fruit
- Crunchy dark cherry concentration
- Ethereal elegance with textural richness
- Precision balanced with power
- Classic Sassicaia refinement

Tasting Profile
Aromatics
- Primary: Currants, dark berries
- Complex: Cedar, earth, sage
- Subtle: Minty character, balsam herb
- Secondary: Grilled rosemary, tobacco

Palate
- Structure: Full-bodied with polished tannins
- Texture: Glossy, finely-knit
- Core: Black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry
- Minerality: Iron, graphite
- Finish: Long, balanced, precise

Technical Details
- Vintage: 2019
- Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Production: 25,000 cases
- Aging: 20-25 months in French and American oak

Terroir
- Elevation: 80-400 meters
- Soils: Limestone, marl, pebbles, clay
- Exposure: West/southwest
- Maritime influence

Vinification
- Hand-harvested
- Spontaneous fermentation
- Natural malolactic conversion
- Temperature-controlled fermentation
- Selective barrel aging

Cellaring
- Drinking Window: 2024-2045
- Peak Maturity: 2026+
- Exceptional aging potential

Limited availability of this historic vintage, destined to join the ranks of legendary Sassicaia releases like 1982 and 1988.

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