2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Tuscany

96+ points Wine Advocate

"The Tenuta San Guido 2022 Bolgheri Sassicaia is very much defined by its strong tannic backbone, and tasting it now, a year after release, that impression remains unchanged. A perfumed, almost floral component lifts the bouquet, which stays elegantly vertical and sharp despite the wine’s power. This is a little tank of a wine, moving forward with muscle and intensity, a character memorably described by Tenuta San Guido general manager Carlo Paoli as “a kid with a drum kit,” an image that feels both fitting and true. The vintage saw lower yields, down 18%, due to severe fruit selection in a hot and dry growing season. The finish brings playful notes of mint and sweet grenadine, trailing off with surprising elegance."

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Bolgheri
• Producer: Tenuta San Guido
• Product: Wine
• Size: 750 ML
• Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
• Wine type: Red Wine