🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004

🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004

Experience the elegance of the 2004 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, a benchmark Super Tuscan wine that exemplifies the excellence of Italian winemaking.

Critic Reviews and Scores:

• Wine Enthusiast: 97 points. "The best Sassicaia of the last 10 years, the 2004 vintage is an outstanding achievement. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc highlight the beauty of Tuscany and portray the region in terms of thick chocolate fudge, succulent cherry and currant, exotic spice and vanilla seed. Beyond those big aromas are little teasers: blue flowers, Mediterranean herbs, cola and light mineral shadings. It’s lush and full in the mouth and will hold 20 or 30 years."

• Wine Spectator: 94 points. "Shows aromas of chocolate, currant and blackberry, with a hint of Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins and a long finish. Racy and very well-structured. Builds on the palate."

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep ruby-red.

• Nose: Captivatingly intense yet refined aromas of ripe red cherry, mint, smoke, and black truffle, complicated by lovely mineral and floral elements.

• Palate: Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins and a long, racy finish.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Sassicaia, produced by Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, Italy, is a pioneering Super Tuscan wine. The 2004 vintage is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The vineyards are situated on varied soils rich in limestone, marl, and clay, at altitudes between 80 and 400 meters above sea level. The 2004 growing season was characterized by favorable weather conditions, leading to a wine of great balance and elegance. This vintage is noted for its complex aromas of chocolate, currant, and blackberry, with a full-bodied palate, firm tannins, and a long, racy finish.

Pairing Suggestions:

This distinguished red pairs wonderfully with:

• Grilled Meats: Enhances flavors of grilled steak or lamb.

• Aged Cheeses: Complements mature cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.

• Game Dishes: Pairs well with venison or wild boar stews.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Serving Temperature: 18-20°C (64-68°F)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy

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