Sassicaia 1991, Tenuta San Guido
A monumental red for charisma, finesse, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates noble leather with mineral and balsamic notes of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the strength of Cabernet and the nobility of time. A display of style that embodies the myth of Bolgheri.
Sassicaia 1991, Tenuta San Guido
The 1991 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is a monumental work, the liquid proof that great terroirs reveal themselves with strength even in vintages less celebrated by the mainstream critics. In a year considered "difficult" compared to the legendary 1990, the 1991 Sassicaia managed to evolve with extraordinary grace and intellectual subtlety. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of undergrowth, blond tobacco leaf, and cigar box merge with deep aromas of tar, black truffle, eucalyptus, and a mineral trail reminiscent of wet gravel and rust. On the palate, it is aristocratic and sumptuous; the entry is broad, dominated by fully resolved tannins, velvety and noble, with an endless, savory finish characterized by a balsamic freshness that ensures its integrity.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Tenuta San Guido
· Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
· Denomination: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
· ABV: 12.5%
· Vintage: 1991
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 15-40 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled red meat, Pasta with meat sauce
Sassicaia 1991, Tenuta San Guido
The 1991 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is a monumental work, the liquid proof that great terroirs reveal themselves with strength even in vintages less celebrated by the mainstream critics. In a year considered "difficult" compared to the legendary 1990, the 1991 Sassicaia managed to evolve with extraordinary grace and intellectual subtlety. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of undergrowth, blond tobacco leaf, and cigar box merge with deep aromas of tar, black truffle, eucalyptus, and a mineral trail reminiscent of wet gravel and rust. On the palate, it is aristocratic and sumptuous; the entry is broad, dominated by fully resolved tannins, velvety and noble, with an endless, savory finish characterized by a balsamic freshness that ensures its integrity.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Tenuta San Guido
· Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
· Denomination: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
· ABV: 12.5%
· Vintage: 1991
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 15-40 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled red meat, Pasta with meat sauce
