Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.568 ratings
9.511 pro ratings
Bolgheri Sassicaia, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Jordana Giovannoni

My first Sassicaia. A 1996. This helped me to understand perfection in a glass. I was humbled to experience the potential greatness of a super Tuscan. Velvety tannins with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc dancing harmoniously together and yet revealing itself individually in layers. At Bohemian restaurant NYC.

My first Sassicaia. A 1996. This helped me to understand perfection in a glass. I was humbled to experience the potential greatness of a super Tuscan. Velvety tannins with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc dancing harmoniously together and yet revealing itself individually in layers. At Bohemian restaurant NYC.

May 26th, 2014
David Nicewicz

Truly a memorable wine experience for this perfectly stored Sassicaia. The perfume on this wine was mesmerizing - Licorice, old library, tobacco leaves, leather and spice with a touch of cassis. I nosed it for 10 min before even tasting it (praying to the wine gods that the wine was intact) - perfection on the nose in my book. The palate lived up to the nose and perfectly reflected the notes with an added touch of dried roses and a hint of graphite. Why not a 10? The finish was a tad short, but I’m splitting hairs - I bought two more bottles of this from the amazing restaurant we ate at - La Caravella - in Amalfi. An outstanding restaurant, rich history (including a 1000 year old wine cellar with 20k bottles of wine which the staff graciously offered for me to tour) and lovely chef. A must visit for any wine/food geek if you’re on the Amalfi Coast.

Truly a memorable wine experience for this perfectly stored Sassicaia. The perfume on this wine was mesmerizing - Licorice, old library, tobacco leaves, leather and spice with a touch of cassis. I nosed it for 10 min before even tasting it (praying to the wine gods that the wine was intact) - perfection on the nose in my book. The palate lived up to the nose and perfectly reflected the notes with an added touch of dried roses and a hint of graphite. Why not a 10? The finish was a tad short, but I’m splitting hairs - I bought two more bottles of this from the amazing restaurant we ate at - La Caravella - in Amalfi. An outstanding restaurant, rich history (including a 1000 year old wine cellar with 20k bottles of wine which the staff graciously offered for me to tour) and lovely chef. A must visit for any wine/food geek if you’re on the Amalfi Coast.

May 14th, 2022
Nicola Morvillo

On 31-12-21 Magnum

On 31-12-21 Magnum

Jan 4th, 2022
Alvaro Bustillos

Paul f adv josh
Phoenix 10/20

Paul f adv josh
Phoenix 10/20

Oct 27th, 2020
Alvaro Bustillos

Paul f y carlos m

@ aspen

Paul f y carlos m

@ aspen

Mar 22nd, 2020
E & K G

‘96 and ‘99 side by side. A real treat from a good friend. Similar fruit and flavor profile thought the ‘96 was a bit leaner and had a bit more acidity.

‘96 and ‘99 side by side. A real treat from a good friend. Similar fruit and flavor profile thought the ‘96 was a bit leaner and had a bit more acidity.

May 23rd, 2019
Scott Soren

Soft tannins plummy fruit nice long finish. On the backside of its life but still yummy

Soft tannins plummy fruit nice long finish. On the backside of its life but still yummy

Oct 27th, 2018
John Van Trijp

Still quite young. Sleeper vintage?

Still quite young. Sleeper vintage?

Jun 19th, 2015
Hamza

Smooth and delicious

Smooth and delicious

Jun 18th, 2015
Jeff Hollinden

Big and elegant. Blackberries and soft tannins. A beauty.

Big and elegant. Blackberries and soft tannins. A beauty.

Nov 1st, 2014