Sassicaia 1979

Sassicaia 1979

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Sassicaia 1979
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HED60596

75 cl

12.2%
£1,170.00
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Sassicaia stands as one of Italy`s most extraordinary and iconic wines. As a ‘Super-Tuscan’, it deviates from tradition by blending grape varieties not native to Tuscany, drawing inspiration and presenting a noteworthy competition to Bordeaux. The 1979 vintage is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, which underwent a maturation period of 21 months in a mix of French and Yugoslavian oak barrels. Exhibiting elegance and sophistication, it`s difficult to envision this wine improving any further – it`s already at its pinnacle.

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Tenuta San Guido’s flagship red wine, Sassicaia wine, has become a Tuscan icon in its own right. This fine wine, made from a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, is characterized by all the hallmarks that have established it as one of Italy’s standout wines: sumptuous fruit, fine texture, beautiful perfume, and effortless balance. A prototype of Super Tuscan wines, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta decided to experiment with Bordeaux varietals, noting a similarity between the geography of Tuscany and Graves in southwest France.

Early vintages of this iconic Italian wine were only available to taste at the winery. The 1968 vintage was the first Sassicaia wine to be sold to the public, and in 1994, Sassicaia was granted its own official DOC: Bolgheri-Sassicaia DOC. Early vintages received mixed reviews, but the introduction of Tronçais oak barriques in the late 1970s saw a rise in quality that has been maintained ever since. Alongside the Grand Vin, the Tenuta San Guido estate produces a second wine, Guidalberto, and a third wine, La Difese.

Sassicaia's impact on the wine world is profound, exemplifying the fine elegance of Tuscan wine. With a dedication to quality and tradition, Tenuta San Guido continues to set the benchmark for fine wines globally.

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