2022 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia", Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany - 750ml

98 Points – James Suckling

Sassicaia is the defining wine of Bolgheri and one of Italy’s great Cabernet-based benchmarks, produced by Tenuta San Guido on Tuscany’s coastal Maremma. The 2022 vintage is structured, savory, and cellar-minded, showing the estate’s signature balance of Mediterranean character, polished Cabernet fruit, and mineral restraint. Sassicaia is traditionally composed of Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, with the estate’s classic blend commonly cited as 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.

Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Notes: Red currant, black cherry, cassis, cedar, graphite, terra cotta, sandalwood, rosemary, thyme, and subtle Mediterranean herb tones. The palate is medium to full-bodied, refined, and tightly coiled, with polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, savory finish.
Structure: Structured, elegant, and age-worthy, with firm but polished tannins.
Drink Window: 2028–2050.

Decanting:
Decant for 2–3 hours in its youth to let the tannins soften and the wine’s herbal, mineral, and Cabernet aromatics unfold. With extended bottle age, decant gently for 30–60 minutes to remove sediment and preserve aromatic nuance.

A collector’s bottle with unmistakable pedigree, the 2022 Sassicaia is best suited for patient cellaring, milestone gifting, or a special dinner built around classic Tuscan or Cabernet-friendly cuisine. It offers the depth expected of Sassicaia while retaining the poise and restraint that make the wine so enduring in the cellar.