Sunny Powerhouse: Sassicaia 2011 from Tenuta San Guido

Tasting Notes

Rubin-red with a garnet glow that whispers “I’ve aged well.” Black cherry and blackberry confit plunge you into plush, coastal fruit. Add a swirl of leather, tobacco, spice and tar—classic Sassicaia complexity. Palate is rich yet balanced: supple, textural tannins, an elegant structure, and a finish that lingers with cedar, dark currant and minerally grace—this is quiet power, not showboating.

Meet the Winemaker

Tenuta San Guido, born from a count’s vision in 1948, put Bolgheri on the global map. Sassicaia is the Super‑Tuscan, and this 2011 was forged under the guidance of the Incisa della Rocchetta family. A warm but refined vintage, nurtured over 24 aquamarine months in French barrels and bottle, bottled to flex long-term aging while respecting its terroir. This is aristocratic wine with coastal moxie. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: ~85% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~15% Cabernet Franc 

• Vintage: 2011

• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC (yes, it has its own DOC, fabulism level: 100%) 

• Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques + extended bottle ageing pre-release 

• ABV: ~13.5%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 17–18 °C; decant for aeration and complexity boost

Critic Reviews

• Robert Parker / Wine Advocate: 94+ pts — “Soft cherry and blackberry confit... leather, spice and tar... expansive yet balanced, enormous craftsmanship.” 

• Wine Spectator Insider (Bruce Sanderson): 95 pts — “Ripe black cherry and blackberry with rosemary, mineral, spice accents… focused, racy mid‑palate.” 

• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 92 pts — “Soft, round and enveloping… silky, textured style… early-drinking Sassicaia.” 

Food Pairings

• Roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary

• Beef filet with mushroom ragù

• Aged pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano

• Wild mushroom risotto with black truffle oil

Why You Need This Bottle

You're here because you know value isn’t the same as cheap; it's measured in legacy, finesse, craftsmanship. Sassicaia 2011 delivers that—Super‑Tuscan elegance with structure, aged refinement, and “I’m next‑level” vibes.

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