Bolgheri Precision & Power: 2016 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

Tasting Notes
Deep purple-ruby, sturdy and youthful. Aromas explode with cassis, blackberry, grilled herbs, tobacco leaf, lead pencil and mineral sparks. The palate is chiseled—tight fresh acidity, polished tannins, black cherry, licorice, subtle mint and saline minerality. It’s long, powerful, focused—and built for decades. 

Meet the Winemaker
From the estate that revolutionized Italian wine, Sassicaia 2016 was crafted by Graziana Grassini and the San Guido team. Row‑selected fruit from coastal limestone‑pebble soils, matured in French oak barriques (~1/3 new), delivers razor-sharp precision balanced with sensual Italian flair. 

Wine Specs

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

• Vintage: 2016

• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy 

• Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques (approx. 33–40% new), plus ~6 mo. in bottle 

• ABV: 14.0% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C; decant for full aromatics

Critic Reviews

• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 100 pts — “The 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage… chiseled and sharp… mouthfeel is long and powerful.” 

• Wine Enthusiast (Kerin O’Keefe): 98 pts — “Smooth, compelling palate of black cherry, cassis, licorice and wild herb… taut, polished tannins… savory saline finish.” 

• James Suckling: 97 pts — “Subtle aromatics of blackcurrants, fresh herbs, lavender, rosemary… full-bodied, elegant tannins, ultra-long finish.” 

• Wine Spectator: 97 pts — “Rich black cherry and currant… cedar, wild herb and spice… supple and vibrant, with lingering mineral. Best from 2021‑2043.” 

• Vinous (Galloni): 96 + pts — “Powerful and concentrated… black cherry, plum, licorice, spice and violet… precise and beautifully polished.” 

Food Pairings

• Herb-crusted grass-fed rib‑eye

• Venison stew with blackberry jus

• Wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmigiano

Why You Need This Bottle
This isn't just Sassicaia—it’s a magnum-worthy experience in 750 ml. The 2016 is razor-sharp yet rich, sculpted yet expressive. With a perfect score and decades of age ahead, it's the cellar flex that speaks volumes. For now—or later—it’s pure Bolgheri brilliance.

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