TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2022 MAGNUM 1.5L

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2022 – Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

Legendary Super Tuscan | Elegant, Classical, and Exceptionally Refined

Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy
Grape Blend: Approximately 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Style: Elegant, structured, mineral-driven, and profoundly age-worthy

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Highly expressive and beautifully lifted, opening with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, wild blackberry, black cherry, Mediterranean herbs, rosemary, sage, cedar, graphite, cigar box, violets, and subtle spice. Signature Sassicaia notes of sea breeze minerality, wild herbs, tobacco leaf, and crushed stone emerge beautifully with aeration, showcasing exceptional aromatic purity and refinement.

Palate:
Full-bodied yet impeccably poised, revealing flavours of cassis, dark cherry, plum, graphite, licorice, cedar, tobacco, cocoa, and savoury Mediterranean herbs. Rich and concentrated, yet remarkably energetic, the palate balances generosity with freshness and extraordinary precision. Compared with the more structured 2019, the 2022 appears slightly more open and charming in youth, while still retaining remarkable seriousness and depth.

Structure:
Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional harmony. Matured for approximately 24 months in French oak, Sassicaia continues its signature philosophy of combining Bordeaux-inspired precision with Tuscan soul and Mediterranean identity. The 2022 vintage in Bolgheri experienced warm and dry conditions, yet careful vineyard management preserved freshness and balance, producing a wine of elegance, purity, and seamless integration.

The 2022 vintage already shows impressive harmony and aromatic definition, with critics praising its balance between concentration and finesse. The wine feels more classical and restrained than warmer, richer vintages, favouring elegance over sheer power.

Finish:
Exceptionally long, polished, and beautifully persistent, lingering with cassis, graphite, cedar, Mediterranean herbs, spice, tobacco, and mineral freshness. Noble, seamless, and quietly profound.

In Summary

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2022 continues the extraordinary legacy of Italy’s most iconic Super Tuscan, crafted by the legendary estate that revolutionised Italian fine wine. Created by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, Sassicaia remains the only wine in Italy with its own dedicated appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC.

Unlike many modern Super Tuscans focused on power and extraction, Sassicaia is revered for its restraint, elegance, and extraordinary refinement, often drawing comparisons to the finest wines of Pauillac, while retaining a distinctly Tuscan character shaped by coastal freshness, gravelly soils, and Mediterranean herbs.

The 2022 vintage delivered a beautifully balanced and expressive Sassicaia—showing aromatic brilliance, freshness, and immediate charm while preserving the estate’s hallmark structure and ageing potential. Compared with the monumental 2019, the 2022 appears more approachable in youth while still promising decades of graceful evolution.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 Tuscany vintage experienced warm, dry conditions across much of the growing season, moderated by cooling maritime influences from the Tyrrhenian coast. In Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc achieved excellent ripeness while preserving aromatic lift and freshness. At Tenuta San Guido, meticulous vineyard management delivered a Sassicaia of purity, elegance, and remarkable balance.

Drinking Window

Now: Beautifully expressive with 2–3 hours decanting
Peak: 2028–2055+
Cellaring: Exceptional long-term ageing potential

Food Pairing

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Dry-aged ribeye or beef tenderloin
• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Wild boar and game meats
• Truffle risotto and porcini dishes
• Aged Pecorino Toscano
• Refined Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine