At a glance

Producer

Tenuta San Guido

Region

Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$350-500 (release price), premium segment

Tasting profile

Blackcurrant, dark cherry, violet, graphite, cigar box, mineral and herbal notes; dense yet vibrant with integrated oak

Evolution: Will gain tertiary complexity: cedar, leather, earth, truffle, tobacco, and spice with time

At peak: Classic Sassicaia profile: seamless harmony, depth, refined structure, persistent finish

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, contributing to longevity and freshness

Tannins

Firm, refined, abundant yet elegant tannic structure

Alcohol

Typically 13.5%-14%

Aging potential

Outstanding; 20-25 years or more in optimal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2032 to 2040

Optimal window

2028 to 2045

Current status

Barrel sample, pre-release or just released to market

Current condition

Primary, youthful, structured; suitable for long-term cellaring

Bolgheri Sassicaia is known for its slow evolution. Early years deliver structured fruit and powerful tannins, which soften and integrate over a decade or more, revealing nuance and complexity, making its peak drinking window one of the longest for Tuscan reds.

Food pairing

Florentine steak, aged Pecorino, roasted game, wild boar ragu, mushroom risotto

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has a firm and abundant tannic structure that can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance its aromatic profile.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Extensive biodiversity initiatives, low-intervention in vineyard, grassing between rows, minimal synthetic input, wild cover crops, precise irrigation (only when necessary), solar panels on estate buildings, and lightweight bottles.

Tenuta San Guido has pushed toward environmentally and socially responsible viticulture, but stops short of formal organic or biodynamic certification. Vineyard and estate operations prioritize biodiversity, soil health, and reduced energy consumption. The global prestige and high price supports investments in sustainability, but the lack of official certification and international distribution reduces their maximum sustainability score.