Tenuta San Guido
🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004
🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004
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Sassicaia 2004: Super‑Tuscan Sophistication Meets Vintage Muscle
Tasting Notes
Inky with a crimson hue, this is Sassicaia flexing with grace. The nose opens with rich blackcurrant, dried herbs, crushed stone, tobacco, violets, and cedar. On the palate: precise, linear architecture—bright acidity, lithe cassis, firm yet polished tannins, and a mineral-laced finish that echoes coastal Bolgheri. It's elegance with tension, complexity with restraint.
Meet the Winemaker
Tenuta San Guido—the OG origin of Super‑Tuscans—began in the 1960s when its founder saw Bordeaux vines in Tuscany’s gravelly Maremma and bet on excellence. Sassicaia 2004, crafted from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, matured for 24 months in French barriques before resting further in bottle. The result? A vintage built for sophistication and investment.
Wine Specs
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Varietal: ~85% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~15% Cabernet Franc
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Vintage: 2004
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Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy
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Aging: ~24 months in French oak barriques + extended bottle rest
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ABV: ~13.5%
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Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Serving Temp: 17–18 °C; decant for full aromatic expression
Critic Reviews
| Source | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Parker, Wine Advocate | 96 pts | “Time capsule wine… succulent cherry and blackcurrant… cedar and rosewood sweetness… silky tannins. Still evolving.” |
| Vinous (Antonio Galloni) | 93 pts | “Medium-bodied, nuanced sweet dark fruit, licorice, menthol, toasted oak… fine length, still reserving potential.” |
| Wine Spectator | 95 pts | “Chocolate, currant, blackberry, cedar… full-bodied, velvety tannins, long structured finish.” |
| Wine Enthusiast | 97 pts | “Best Sassicaia of the decade—plush black fruit, spice, smoke. An outstanding achievement.” |
| Jancis Robinson / Neal Martin | ~97 pts | “Plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, espresso—balanced, floral-mineral finish worthy of legend.” |
Food Pairings
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Rosemary-scented lamb or beef tenderloin
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Wild mushroom risotto with black truffle
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Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Tuscan pecorino
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Venison medallions with a blackberry reduction
Why You Need This Bottle
You’re not here for hype—you’re here for heritage. Sassicaia 2004 is the rare sleek Super‑Tuscan that blends maturity, precision, and personality. It drinks like prestige and stores like investment.
Be part of the legend. Add Sassicaia 2004 to your cart—club perks and free shipping available. Decant with intention, sip with pride, and taste legacy.
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