Tenuta San Guido – Sassicaia 2005 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2005 is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend from Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia in Tuscany, Italy. The estate records 24 months in 225-liter oak casks, followed by 6 months in bottle.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2005
• Aging: 24 months in 225-liter oak casks, followed by 6 months in bottle
• Style: Structured, age-worthy Cabernet-led Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Blackcurrant and dark cherry
• Aromatic Detail: Cedar, tobacco, graphite, and Mediterranean herbs
• Structure: Fresh, structured, and refined
• Finish: Savory and persistent

❤️ Why We Love It

• A benchmark wine from Bolgheri DOC Sassicaia
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Tenuta San Guido
• Structured for long-term cellar development

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of age-worthy Tuscan Cabernet blends
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured reds with savory complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, fruit-forward red wines