Tenuta San Guido – Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia 2005 – Tuscany Italy

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2005 is a refined vintage of Italy’s most iconic Super Tuscan. Produced in Bolgheri from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Sassicaia is the historic wine that established Bordeaux varieties along the Tuscan coast and remains a benchmark for elegance and longevity.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy
• Estate: Tenuta San Guido
• Vintage: 2005
• Aging: 24 months in French oak barrels (about one third new), followed by bottle aging
• Style: Full-bodied, oak-aged, age-worthy Super Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackcurrant, dark cherry, blackberry
• Character: Cedar, tobacco, graphite, Mediterranean herbs
• Structure: Elegant tannins with balanced acidity and a long, refined finish

The 2005 vintage highlights Sassicaia’s signature harmony between power and finesse. Aromas of cassis and dark berries unfold with notes of cedar, tobacco, and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate the wine shows depth and structure with polished tannins and a long, elegant finish that reflects the character of Bolgheri’s coastal vineyards.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of the most influential Super Tuscan wines ever produced
• Historic estate that pioneered Bordeaux varieties in Tuscany
• A collectible vintage from a benchmark Bolgheri producer

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled ribeye
• Braised lamb, venison, or game dishes
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking iconic Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who appreciate mature Bordeaux-style blends
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple, fruit-forward reds