Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2023
Country: Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2023 Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Description:
Sassicaia 2023 – A Perfect 100-Point Masterpiece! An extraordinary release from one of Italy's most iconic wine estates, Sassicaia 2023 has achieved the ultimate accolade: a perfect 100 points from Monica Larner at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, placing it among the truly legendary vintages of this celebrated Super Tuscan. Even more impressive are its additional scores of 99 points from James Suckling, 98 points from Decanter and 98+ points from Jeb Dunnuck. Described by Wine Advocate as remarkably open, generous and complex in its youth, this is a wine of breathtaking elegance, with layers of blackcurrant, dark fruits, wild herbs, rosemary, rose petal and exotic spice, beautifully framed by fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity. The challenging 2023 growing season demanded exceptional selection in the vineyards, with yields reduced by around 20%, but the result is something truly special. Monica Larner even draws comparisons with the legendary 1985 vintage. With extraordinary critical acclaim and the structure to evolve gracefully over decades, Sassicaia 2023 is a must-have for serious collectors and lovers of fine wine. A genuine modern Tuscan classic and an exceptional addition to any cellar.
Sassicaia came to be when the Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, having settled on the Tenuta San Guido estate, created a wine inspired by the Salviati Dukes; they had made a wine from their vineyards which had the same unmistakable bouquet and flavours of an aged Bordeaux. The wine was made to share with family and friends and not released for commercial purposes until 1968. However, as the early examples aged in the cellars, the true quality and essence of Sassicaia began to shine through. Since that first release, Sassicaia has grown to be one of the most collectable and recognisable wines in the world.
