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Sassicaia 2019
Sassicaia is one of the greatest wines of Italy. It was one of the first reds produced in Italy in the image of great Bordeaux. The first vintage was produced in 1968. Originally, Sassicaia was marked as "Vino da tavola" (table wine) usually attributed to simple wine not included in the DOC standards. Only since 1994 has it obtained the...
75 cl
CHF299.00
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Powerful red
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Tenuta San Guido
Appellation
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Grape
Cabernet francCabernet sauvignon
Parker Points
98
Gambero rosso
3 bicchieri
Color
intense ruby red, concentrated and intense.
Nose
complex, flavours of red fruit and very elegant.
Mouth
powerful, concentrated, balanced and round tannins. Sassicaia is rich and dense but is still smooth, elegant and extraordinary lingering flavour.
Winemaking
In stainless steel tanks for about 15 days at a controlled temperature. Aging lasts 24 months in French small oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.
Aging potential
10+ years
Alcohol level
14.0%
Meals
CheeseRed meat, grilled steak, rack of lamb, game, duck, hare, wild boar medallions, stuffed quail, medium-bodied cheeses.
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Tuscany
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