Tenuta San Guido – Sassicaia 1997 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 1997 is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc red from Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia in Tuscany, Italy. The 1997 vintage was marked by a warm, sunny growing season and an excellent harvest, producing a structured, age-worthy expression of Sassicaia.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 1997
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature, with approximately two weeks of skin maceration; malolactic fermentation in steel
• Style: Structured, mature Cabernet-led Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 1997 vintage combines ripe Cabernet character with the structure and maturity expected from a long-lived Sassicaia. The winery described the harvest as exceptional, with healthy fruit, full ripeness, and strong concentration.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage of Tenuta San Guido’s benchmark Sassicaia
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia
• Exact-vintage winery information confirms a carefully controlled stainless-steel fermentation and extended skin maceration

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled or roasted beef
• Lamb with rosemary and herbs
• Aged Tuscan pecorino

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking mature Sassicaia
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured Cabernet-based Tuscan reds
✕ Not ideal if you prefer young, fruit-forward red wines