{"product_id":"sassicaia-2018","title":"2018 Sassicaia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2018 Sassicaia – A Benchmark Vintage for Italy’s First Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Sassicaia\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta San Guido\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the estate’s legacy as the defining standard of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/super-tuscan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/a\u003e category. From its gravelly soils in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/wines-from-tuscany\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBolgheri\u003c\/a\u003e, Sassicaia has built a reputation that places it in the same echelon as Bordeaux First Growths. The 2018 vintage shows restraint, finesse, and unmistakable aging potential—a true collector’s wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 opens with classic aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ecrushed blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eflorals\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by layers of \u003cstrong\u003ewild herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e and tobacco. On the palate, it’s graceful and medium-bodied with notes of \u003cstrong\u003ered plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecedar\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a touch of graphite. The tannins are polished yet firm, with precise acidity leading into a long, mineral-driven finish. This is a vintage where elegance takes precedence over raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSassicaia is grown on the Tenuta’s original 75 hectares of vineyard, planted on stony, alluvial soils that resemble those found in Graves, Bordeaux. The blend is primarily \u003cstrong\u003e85% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e15% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged for 24 months in French oak barriques, one-third new. The wine then rests in bottle before release, ensuring integrated structure and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage after vintage, Sassicaia remains a cornerstone of fine wine investment. The 2018 is highly regarded for its refined expression and will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 15–25 years. Perfect for your collection, especially for those curating a global cellar of benchmark reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was a cooler, more classic vintage in Tuscany, offering wines of balance and nuanced aromatics. Compared to the denser 2016 or 2015 vintages, 2018 delivers a Burgundian sense of restraint, making it especially attractive for collectors who value age-worthy structure over early opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/wines-from-tuscany\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWines from Tuscany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/italy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/antinori-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntinori Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/super-tuscan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":41042449367232,"sku":"FRGE-SAS-B18-750","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-angry-wine-merchant-1.png?v=1756293548","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/sassicaia-2018","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}