Tenuta San Guido
🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2008
🇮🇹 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2008
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Vintage Titan: Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2008
Tasting Notes
Inky garnet with a hint of granite around the rim—this isn’t a wine you just sip; it demands attention. Aromas unfurl slowly: cassis, wild berry compote, grilled herbs, crushed mineral, licorice, and petrol. The palate is plush yet taut—dark cherries, graphite, tobacco leaf, arena of earthy complexity, all wrapped in a silky but muscular frame. It’s Sassicaia calling out your name for the long haul.
Meet the Winemaker
Sassicaia, Italy’s original Super‑Tuscan icon, first came to life in 1968. The 2008 marks the stylistic shift—it's the first vintage from the enologist Graziana Grassini’s reign, creating a wine that’s elegant, structured, and entering its prime time. Born from vineyards rich in limestone and gravel near the coast of Bolgheri, this vintage embodies both pedigree and power.
Wine Specs
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Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
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Vintage: 2008
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Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy
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Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques + extended bottle age
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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 to unravel tertiary nuances
Critic Reviews
| Source | Score & Notes |
|---|---|
| Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) | 97 pts — “First wine to show evident tertiary complexity... finesse, elegance, grace... now entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life.” |
| Vinous (Antonio Galloni) | 96 pts — “Rich, deep... black cherries, plums, grilled herbs, minerals and smoke... a decidedly buttoned‑up, firm Sassicaia… muscular, firm tannins.” |
| Decanter | 98 pts — “Dense, intense chocolate and damson... tertiary aromatics slowly emerging... undergrowth, black truffles, liquorice root... a clearly great vintage.” |
| Wine Enthusiast (Cellar Selection) | 97 pts — “Thick concentration, sun‑kissed aromas of black fruit, prune, bay leaf, black olive, tobacco... refined power.” |
| James Suckling | 97 pts — “Subtle, complex… blueberries, spices, licorice, plums, graphite... silky texture with an ultra‑fine finish.” |
Food Pairings
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and black olive puree
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Truffled venison loin or filet mignon
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Aged Tuscan pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Porcini tagliatelle with grilled porcini slices
Why You Need This Bottle
Because it’s not just Sassicaia—it’s Sassicaia mid-life triumph. The 2008 is turning into legend with structured elegance and layers of complexity. If you want to sip history, terroir, and full-bodied finesse all at once, this is your red.
Own a bottle of Italian greatness. Add Sassicaia 2008 to your cart—club perks or free shipping on cases available. Decant carefully and sip the story of Tuscany’s finest.
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