Tenuta San Guido – Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia 2007 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2007 is a celebrated vintage of Italy’s most iconic Super Tuscan. Produced in Bolgheri from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Sassicaia is the historic wine that established Bordeaux varieties along the Tuscan coast and remains a benchmark for elegance, balance, and longevity.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy
• Estate: Tenuta San Guido
• Vintage: 2007
• Aging: 24 months in French oak barrels (about one third new), followed by bottle aging
• Style: Full-bodied, oak-aged, age-worthy Super Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, dark cherry
• Character: Cedar, tobacco, sweet spice, Mediterranean herbs
• Structure: Silky tannins with balanced acidity and long finish

The 2007 vintage is known for its richness and charm. Aromas of ripe cassis and dark berries unfold with notes of cedar, tobacco, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is generous and polished, with silky tannins and a long, harmonious finish that highlights the warm character of this vintage while maintaining Sassicaia’s signature elegance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Iconic Super Tuscan from the estate that defined the category
• A warm, generous vintage showing richness and polish
• Highly collectible wine from one of Italy’s most historic producers

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled ribeye
• Braised lamb, venison, or rich game dishes
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking iconic Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who appreciate mature Bordeaux-style blends
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple, fruit-forward reds