2023 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia", Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany - 750ml

100 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Sassicaia remains the benchmark wine of Bolgheri, produced from estate vineyards on the Tuscan coast within the dedicated Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. The 2023 vintage shows the estate’s signature poise: Cabernet-driven depth, Mediterranean freshness, and a finely measured structure that keeps the wine elegant rather than forceful.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant, red plum, wild herbs, cedar, violet, lavender, graphite, and subtle spice unfold with classic Sassicaia restraint. The palate is layered and polished, with fresh coastal acidity, refined tannins, and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Structure: Elegant, focused, and age-worthy, with impressive aromatic lift and finely woven tannins.
Drink Window: 2028–2055.

Decanting:
In youth, decant for 2–3 hours to allow the Cabernet structure and aromatics to open. From maturity, a gentle 30–60 minute decant should be sufficient, primarily to remove sediment and let the wine settle.

For collectors and serious Italian wine enthusiasts, the 2023 Sassicaia is a cellar-worthy release with both immediate pedigree and long-range promise. It is equally compelling as a landmark gift, a special-occasion bottle, or a cornerstone addition to a private cellar.