Vintage Legend: Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2009

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet with a blackish hue—you’re already leaning in. Aromas explode with black currant confit, blackberry compote, spice, leather, tar, black truffle, and crushed mineral. On the palate: dense, opulent, silky yet powerful, with intense fruit, integrated oak, and layered complexity. This is Sassicaia turned up to eleven—prepared for long-term greatness, not just sipping. Fans call it dense, racy, and unapologetically bold.

Meet the Winemaker

Born from Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta’s obsession with Bordeaux genetics, Sassicaia by Tenuta San Guido launched its Super‑Tuscan legacy in 1968. Crafted with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc from exquisitely gravel-rich Bolgheri soils, 2009 is the plush, muscular cousin in the family. Louis Barruol’s modern-era finesse hasn’t softened it—this vintage is raw terroir flex with aristocratic pulse

Wine Specs

• Blend: ~85% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~15% Cabernet Franc

• Vintage: 2009

• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy—their own exclusive DOC

• Aging: ~24 months in French oak barriques, followed by extended bottle aging

• ABV: ~14%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 17–18 °C; decant to unlock all this vintage’s depth
  

Critic Reviews

• Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 96+ pts — “Richest and darkest edition… layers of black currant and blackberry confit, spice, leather, tar, black truffle… tight, structured, high‑intensity.”
  

• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): “Unusually big, rich and opulent… dark berries, menthol, licorice, new leather—very racy, needs time to drop its baby fat.”
  

• Fine Wine Community (Tastingbook): 95 Tb points—a crowd-sourced validation of greatness.
  

• Wine Enthusiast (Cellar Selection): 96 pts — “Intensity and beauty… blackberry, soft spice, chocolate, espresso, rosemary oil… long, supple, rich mouthfeel.”
  

Food Pairings

• Dry-aged rib‑eye or herb-crusted lamb rack

• Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil

• Aged Pecorino Toscano or Parmesan

• Beef Wellington or venison with glazed jus

Why You Need This Bottle

Because this isn’t wine, it’s a living legend. Sassicaia 2009 is the sculpted expression of terroir and technique, combining blockbuster power, elegance, and vintage nuance into every luxurious sip. Drink now for the texture or stash for decades—either way, you're pouring history.

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