Wine Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2005, 1.5 L
Reviews of purchase Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2005, 1.5 L
Tasting Notes
Wine, ruby-red color.
The wine has good structure, tangible tannins, which have yet to develop, and balanced acidity. Concentrated taste with hints of berry jam and spices, with a long aftertaste.
The aroma of wine is saturated tones of fruits, berries, black currants.
Wine is recommended for dishes with intense flavor to game, especially roast pigeon, to fillet a la brothel in aged cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Translated from the Italian "Sassicaia" means "stone ground". The name of the wine is obtained through the rocky soil vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The first wine of this brand on the market was made from grape harvest in 1968.
Tenuta San Guido - one of the most famous Italian wine producers whose vineyards are located in the Tuscan Bolgheri subregion. In addition to wines produced on the farm traditional olive oil first cold pressed and grappa. The farm belongs to the Italian wine Incisa della Rocchetta family, who are considered the pioneers in the development of the Bordeaux grape varieties in Italy and the creation of "Supertuscan" wines. Sassicaia vineyards are located at an altitude of 80 meters above sea level. Great influence on the climate have a close and the sea and the hills surrounding vineyards, which protect them from the wind. The vineyards are planted on technology "cordone speronato". Yields approximately 5,000 kg per hectare.
