{"product_id":"sassicaia-2019","title":"2019 Sassicaia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2019 Sassicaia – The Benchmark of Bolgheri\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia\u003c\/strong\u003e solidifies its place as a cornerstone of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/wines-from-tuscany\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTuscan wine\u003c\/a\u003e identity and one of the world’s most collectible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/super-tuscan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Tuscan wines\u003c\/a\u003e. First crafted in the 1960s to emulate the structure of great Left Bank Bordeaux, Sassicaia has become the region’s first growth equivalent—produced from a singular estate in Bolgheri’s prized coastal terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage shows an elegant balance between concentration and restraint. Aromatics of \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant, crushed stone, pencil shavings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edark florals\u003c\/strong\u003e unfold into a layered palate framed by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and bright acidity. The finish is long, mineral, and precise—reflecting the vintage’s natural structure and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced exclusively from the Sassicaia vineyard within the Tenuta San Guido estate, the blend typically includes around 85% \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and 15% \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soils are gravel-rich (“sassi” means stones), lending the wine its signature precision. Aged 24 months in French oak barriques—one-third new—followed by refinement in bottle prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized globally as Italy’s most important fine wine, Sassicaia's status among investors rivals First Growth Bordeaux. With 2019 being a critically acclaimed vintage and early drinking beautifully, its long-term aging potential (25–30 years) enhances its desirability. Perfect for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 growing season in Bolgheri delivered near-ideal conditions: a cool spring, warm but not scorching summer, and optimal harvest timing. This balance allowed for slow phenolic ripening and wines of precision, length, and freshness. Sassicaia 2019 is widely considered one of the finest vintages of the last two decades.\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\"\u003eItalian Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/sangiovese-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSangiovese Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/super-tuscan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuper Tuscan Wines\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":43066997440704,"sku":"SAS-B19-750","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/2019-tenuta-san-guido-sassicaia-bolgheri-tuscany-bottle-front.webp?v=1771253868","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/sassicaia-2019","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}