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Vinous
2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia – The Benchmark Super Tuscan
The 2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia upholds the estate’s position as the definitive Super Tuscan. Produced from the legendary vineyards of Bolgheri, this vintage continues Sassicaia’s legacy of elegance, structure, and age-worthy finesse—one of Italy’s most sought-after collectible wines.
Tasting Notes
Lifted aromas of blackberries, violets, and graphite lead into notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and fresh herbs. The palate offers a seamless balance of rich black cherry, dark plum, and minerality, supported by firm, polished tannins and a long, harmonious finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The 2022 Sassicaia is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, matured for 24 months in French oak barrels—one-third new and two-thirds second use. The vineyards’ coastal climate and gravelly soils impart structure, freshness, and refinement, enhancing the wine’s aging potential and aromatic complexity.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2022 Sassicaia continues its streak of top critical acclaim and strong demand in the fine wine market. With limited allocations and a global following, it is a cornerstone of any collection focused on Italian wines or Super Tuscans. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The 2022 vintage in Bolgheri benefitted from ideal conditions for Cabernet, yielding wines of concentration, balance, and finesse—Sassicaia continues to shine in what is being heralded as another exceptional year.
- 98–100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (anticipated)
- 98 points – Vinous
- 97 points – Wine Spectator