Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2014 — the Bordeaux-style Super Tuscan from a benchmark estate.
First conceived in the 1940s by Mario Incisa della Rocchetta to grow Bordeaux varieties on the Tuscan coast, Sassicaia remains a benchmark of Italian winemaking. The 2014 vintage enjoyed a temperate season and balanced rainfall, and is aged in French oak.
Full-bodied and refined, with velvety yet structured tannins and a long, persistent finish. Blackcurrant and cherry fruit meet cedar, spice and a savoury undertone of tobacco.
| Type | Red Wine (Super Tuscan) |
| Estate | Tenuta San Guido |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Region | Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Ageing | French oak barrels |
| Bottle | 75cl |
Grilled meats, game and aged cheeses — a ribeye steak or wild mushroom risotto are ideal.
Yes — decanting helps this mature Bordeaux-style red show its full range.
Yes — its structure means it will continue to reward cellaring.