Tenuta San Guido – Sassicaia 2003 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003 is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend from Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia in Tuscany, Italy. Produced in the notably warm 2003 vintage, it combines ripe Cabernet concentration with the structure, savory detail, and refinement associated with Sassicaia.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2003
• Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by bottle aging before release
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Style: Structured, mature Cabernet-led Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Cassis and dark currant
• Savory: Exotic spice, menthol, herbs, and green olive
• Structure: Powerful yet fresh, with refined tannins
• Finish: Savory, persistent, and composed

The 2003 shows the warmth of the vintage through concentrated Cabernet fruit while retaining freshness and a refined tannic frame. Savory herbal and spice notes add complexity to the mature profile.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage of one of Italy’s benchmark Cabernet-based wines
• Exact-vintage estate data confirms 24 months of French oak maturation
• Combines warm-vintage concentration with Sassicaia’s characteristic structure and refinement

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

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

96 Points – Wine & Spirits
95 Points – Decanter
95 Points – James Suckling