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Sassicaia became acknowledged as the first of what, by the 80s, had became known as the Super Tuscans - a term used to distinguish them from the inexpensive wines usually associated with the term Vino de Tavola. By the time this term took hold, many of the Super Tuscans were commanding higher prices than Italy’s top appellation (ie. DOCG) wines.
In an effort to bring the successful Super Tuscans back under the umbrella of Tuscan wines, regulations were changed so that many would be able to comply with the less restrictive IGT Toscana (IGT took over from Vino da Tavola in 1994). Despite this, the term Super Tuscan remains and, aside from Sassicaia and Tignanello, also includes Solaia, Ornellaia and Masseto. In 1994 DOC Bolgheri was created for red wines (weirdly, there had been a DOC for white and rosé since 1983) and in a unique step, Sassicaia was also granted its own official sub-zone, Bolgheri-Sassicaia DOC, the only estate in Italy to enjoy such a privilege.
These days Sassicaia is considered not only one of Italy’s best, but as this award shows, one of the world’s greatest wines. It is no different for the Tenuta San Guido Sassicia 2017.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicia 2017 Composition
The 2017 Sassicaia is a blend of 83% cabernet sauvignon and 17% cabernet franc.
This wine was purchased at release and has been cellared in temperature-controlled conditions since that time.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicia 2017 Review
"The balance and beauty to this is impressive, offering sweet, ripe currants and flowers with some crushed-stone and dry-earth undertones. Full-bodied with soft, polished tannins and a long, creamy-textured finish. It’s polished, yet concentrated. Better after 2022, but already very seductive."
96 points, James Suckling.
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