Bolgheri Sassicaia 2021 MG, Tenuta San Guido
Masterful vintage for rigor and depth. The nose is dominated by dark fruits, undergrowth, and iron notes. On the palate, it is austere, with tannins of extreme finesse that are still very present, and a freshness that ensures its longevity. The Magnum accentuates the verticality and purity of this historic vintage.
Bolgheri Sassicaia 2021 MG, Tenuta San Guido
The 2021 Sassicaia in Magnum format represents a return to a rigorous and vertical structure after the sunny 2020. It is a vintage marked by vibrant acidic tension and phenolic concentration of rare precision. On the nose, it is initially introverted but slowly opens with notes of blackcurrant, blood orange, and a very pronounced graphite mineral component. Hints of dry Mediterranean scrub and white pepper then emerge. On the palate, it is sharp: the fruit mass is dense but supported by an acidic backbone that extends the finish endlessly. The tannin is tight, precise, with that typical grain of the great San Guido Cabernets that need time to fully relax. The Magnum, in this case, is the preferred choice for those seeking slow evolution towards perfection.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Tenuta San Guido
· Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
· Denomination: Bolgheri DOC
· ABV: 14%
· Vintage: 2021
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 5-15 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Stewed wild boar, Fillet with green pepper, Very aged washed-rind cheeses
Bolgheri Sassicaia 2021 MG, Tenuta San Guido
The 2021 Sassicaia in Magnum format represents a return to a rigorous and vertical structure after the sunny 2020. It is a vintage marked by vibrant acidic tension and phenolic concentration of rare precision. On the nose, it is initially introverted but slowly opens with notes of blackcurrant, blood orange, and a very pronounced graphite mineral component. Hints of dry Mediterranean scrub and white pepper then emerge. On the palate, it is sharp: the fruit mass is dense but supported by an acidic backbone that extends the finish endlessly. The tannin is tight, precise, with that typical grain of the great San Guido Cabernets that need time to fully relax. The Magnum, in this case, is the preferred choice for those seeking slow evolution towards perfection.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Tenuta San Guido
· Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
· Denomination: Bolgheri DOC
· ABV: 14%
· Vintage: 2021
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 5-15 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Stewed wild boar, Fillet with green pepper, Very aged washed-rind cheeses
