Description
Sassicaia is probably the most well-known Italian wine in the world. Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta recognized the potential of the Bolgheri region to produce wines with the extraordinary elegance and refinement of the great Bordeaux. Bolgheri is a very unique terroir due to the nature of its soils and its proximity to the sea, making it an incredible place for wine grape production. In the Bolgheri region, international grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc are cultivated, which in this environment express themselves better than anywhere else in Italy, giving rise to legendary wines like Sassicaia, thus justifying their price. The grapes are harvested manually around the first days of September, and the harvest lasts for about 3 weeks, waiting for the right degree of phenolic ripeness of the grapes. Once harvested, the grapes are sorted on a vibrating table before being destemmed and transferred to steel vats for alcoholic fermentation, which takes about 10 days, followed by another 5-8 days of post-fermentative maceration. The polyphenols from the skins are diffused into the wine, enriching its aromatic and taste profile. After fermentation, the skins are separated from the wine, which is then transferred to French oak barriques for aging for 24 months before blending and bottling. Sassicaia rests in the cellar for 6 months before being marketed. Pairings: Sassicaia Bolgheri Tenuta San Guido is a wine of great structure suitable for pairing with meals for grand occasions such as roasted red meats or game, excellent when paired with aged cheeses or as a meditation wine accompanied by a noble Modica dark chocolate. Storage: Store at 16-18°C Alcohol content: 13.50% Vintage: 2021 Designation: Bolgheri DOC Aging: In barriques for 24 months.