The Original Super Tuscan — Sassicaia at Its Most Compelling
No wine better defines the Super Tuscan movement than Sassicaia. Created by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta in the 1940s and first commercially released in 1968, Sassicaia pioneered the use of Cabernet Sauvignon on the Tuscan coast and forever changed the landscape of Italian fine wine. The 2022 vint...Show More >
The Original Super Tuscan — Sassicaia at Its Most Compelling
No wine better defines the Super Tuscan movement than Sassicaia. Created by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta in the 1940s and first commercially released in 1968, Sassicaia pioneered the use of Cabernet Sauvignon on the Tuscan coast and forever changed the landscape of Italian fine wine. The 2022 vintage from Tenuta San Guido is a structured, cellar-worthy expression — tightly coiled, concentrated, and built for the long haul, with the hallmark Sassicaia tension between power and elegance that rewards patience above all else.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022
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James Suckling — 98 pts: "Plenty of red currant, cedar, iron and terra cotta aromas follow through to a medium to full body with graphite, sandalwood, red currants and fresh Mediterranean herbs. The tannins are chewy but polished in texture. A structured wine for the cellar."
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Decanter — 97 pts: "Tightly coiled and concentrated, with a fascinating tension between the weight of raspberry, blackberry and strawberry coulis fruit and the wine’s verticality. Lovely mid-palate sapidity allied to fresh acidity and fine but dense tannins. A dark horse of a Sassicaia that will greatly reward those who can cellar it for 12 years and more."
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Jeb Dunnuck — 97+ pts: "A deeper aromatic profile of rosemary, gravelly earth, sage, mossy earth, and fresh black cherries. More plushness on the mid-palate, while its acidity shines through on the finish. Will need several years to shed its baby fat and show its full potential."
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Wine Advocate — 97 pts: "A beautiful fruit profile with fresh blackberry, tart cherry and Mediterranean tones of blue rosemary blooms and lavender sachet."
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Vinous — 94 pts: "Dark cherry, plum, leather, licorice, graphite and incense give the 2022 striking aromatic presence to match its rather brooding personality."
Winemaker Notes
Sassicaia Bolgheri 2022 750ml
Produced by Tenuta San Guido from estate vineyards in Bolgheri, the 2022 Sassicaia underwent shorter macerations than typical, with 23 months of aging in wood (vs. the more typical 24–25 months) to maximize freshness in a warm vintage. The result is a wine of extraordinary depth — Mediterranean herbs, red and black fruit, graphite minerality, and a long, structured finish that demands cellaring.
Vineyard & Provenance
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Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany
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Producer: Tenuta San Guido
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Vintage: 2022
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Aging: 23 months in French and American oak barriques
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Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
A wine for special occasions — exceptional with bistecca alla Fiorentina, aged Parmigiano, braised lamb, venison, truffle dishes, and slow-roasted prime rib.
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