Tenuta San Guido – Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia 2014 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2014 is a distinctive vintage of Italy’s most iconic Super Tuscan. Produced in Bolgheri from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Sassicaia is the historic wine that introduced Bordeaux varieties to Tuscany 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: 2014
• 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: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackcurrant, red cherry, blackberry
• Character: Cedar, tobacco, graphite, Mediterranean herbs
• Structure: Fresh acidity with refined tannins and elegant finish

The 2014 vintage reflects a cooler growing season that emphasized finesse and aromatic complexity. Aromas of cassis and red berries are intertwined with notes of cedar, tobacco, and Mediterranean herbs that express Bolgheri’s coastal terroir. On the palate the wine is elegant and structured, with lively acidity and a long, refined finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Iconic Super Tuscan from the estate that defined the category
• A cooler vintage emphasizing elegance and aromatic detail
• A collectible bottle from one of Italy’s most historic producers

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

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