Bolgheri Classic: 2012 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

Tasting Notes
Dark ruby core with garnet flashes. Aromas leap with lavender, blue flower, cassis, red currant, cedar, and white pepper. On the palate: dense and compact dark fruits, ripe raspberries, a balsamic edge and sleek graphite. Ultra-refined tannins give a velvety texture, all riding fresh acidity—classic Sassicaia finesse. 

Meet the Winemaker
Crafted at the estate that invented the Super-Tuscan, Tenuta San Guido’s team followed a cooler 2012 harvest to produce a wine that emphasizes freshness and precision. They bottled 85% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Cabernet Franc from row-selected vines, aging in French oak for 24 months and delivering elegance over flash.

Wine Specs

• Varietals: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc 

• Vintage: 2012

• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy 

• Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques + ~6 months bottle time 

• ABV: 13.5% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C; decant to fully unlock

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast: 99 pts (Cellar Selection) — “drop-dead gorgeous… blue flowers, cedar, juicy red currants… structured, radiant and loaded with finesse.” Drink 2018–2032. 

• James Suckling: 95 pts — “Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants… full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish.” 

• Vinous (Galloni): 94+ pts — “dark and immediate… black cherry jam, cloves and new leather… needs time in bottle.” 

• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 93 pts — “soft, velvety mouthfeel with plump cherry, berry, blue flower and spice… not great vintage but shows pedigree… ages gracefully.”

• Wine Spectator: 93 pts — “rich and intense… vanilla, toast, black cherry… stern tannins… hint of elegance on finish.” Best 2019–2032. 

Food Pairings

• Rosemary–crusted lamb rack

• Venison medallions with blackberry demi-glace

• Wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmigiano

Why You Need This Bottle
Classic meets power: 2012 Sassicaia is structured yet elegant, bursting with aromatic finesse and mineral backbone. It's the cellar cornerstone that flirts with greatness now and will glow for decades. Pop it or tuck it, either way—you’re owning Bolgheri history.

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