Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2017 Bolgheri-Sassica

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“The 2017 Sassicaia is a wild, exotic beauty. Sumptuous and flamboyantly ripe, the 2017 captures all the personality of the year in spades. Super-ripe red cherry, pomegranate and spice notes all flesh out in this curvy, racy beauty from Tenuta San Guido.” Antonio Galloni (March 2019)

Appellation: Bolgheri

Region: Tuscany

Vintage: 2017

Style: Red

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Vinification: Entirely hand harvested.Selection of grapes using a sorting table, to eliminate impurities and any presence of millerandage. Soft and gentle pressing and destemming of the grapes, taking care not to break the integrity of the berries. Subsequent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation happened in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of around 28°/30°C (without any yeast inoculation). Maceration lasted for approximately 11-12 days for the Cabernet Franc and 13-14 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Frequent open-air pumping over and repeated délestages operations during alcoholic fermentation resulted in elegant musts with good structure and excellent aromatic components. The malolactic fermentation was then completed completely naturally in steel vats at the end of November, after which the must was introduced into wood. Once malolactic fermentation was complete, the wine was placed in French oak barriques, and a small part in American oak, where it was aged for a period between the 20 and 25 months. The duration of the ageing is technically decided on the basis of the seasonal trend of the vintage.

Alcohol Strenght: 14%

Farming: Conventional

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing Suggestion: Grilled meats, roast beef, lamb, game, strong cheeses.

Price per Case: Available upon request.