Sassicaia 2012

Sassicaia 2012

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  • Vinous rating 94
  • Robert Parker rating 92
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17
Sassicaia 2012
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HED71342

75 cl

13.5%
£345.00
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The flagship of Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia is a truly iconic Italian wine. The 2012 release is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak barriques for 24 months. In the words of critic James Suckling, "Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to black berries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form."
94 Vinous
The 2012 Sassicaia is dark and immediate, with gorgeous up-front richness, density and power. Black cherry jam, cloves and new leather are some of the many signatures that take shape in the glass. The 2012 is an unusually deep, concentrated Sassicaia that is going to need time in bottle to develop the full breadth of its aromas and flavors. Today, it is a bit monolithic, so readers need to be patient. Antonio Galloni1st October 2015
17 Jancis Robinson
Mid ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Impressive concentration of fruit and oak in equal measures. Lovely mouthful of sweet dark and red fruit with polished tannins and lovely freshness on the finish. Flavours and tannins are literally clinging to the palate. (WS)

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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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