TENUTA SAN GUIDO
SASSICAIA & GUIDALBERTO
TUSCANY, ITALY
Why Buy:
The 98-point 2022 Sassicaia is here and reaffirms exactly why Tenuta San Guido remains the benchmark for collectable wines worldwide. This stunning vintage strikes a perfect balance between intense concentration and vibrant freshness, promising a remarkable evolution for decades to come. Sassicaia continues to impress with every release, and the 2022 is no exception — a true masterpiece for any serious collector.
What They're Saying:
James Suckling, in his 98-point review, highlighted "plenty of red currant, cedar, iron and terra cotta aromas" and declared it “A structured wine for the cellar.” Decanter adds that “Lovely mid-palate sapidity is allied to fresh acidity and fine but dense tannins, making for a dark horse of a Sassicaia.”
The Story:
How to measure a wine’s greatness through the years? Here's one way: the government grants it its own appellation. That's precisely what Italy did for Sassicaia, creating the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC in 1994, in recognition of the handiwork of Tenuta San Guido creating a wine of such distinctive and expressive character. Devotees will note that the estate's most recent releases have been marked by longer periods of aging. The result has been even greater depth and complexity, while still retaining the classic Sassicaia characteristics: the purity of fruit, the complex aromas, the gorgeous full-bodiedness ... above all, the vibrancy of expression that reminds you that the wine you're savoring is a living thing, in all its dynamism and mystery.
Our Tasting Notes:
Such a beautifully crafted wine. The aromatics are precise and evocative, and the palate walks that tightrope of being rich and almost lush, while at the same time delivering enough tension, acidity, and structure to ensure that you are held in a kind of exquisite balance. All by itself, this would make for a marvelous Sassicaia, but what takes it an exciting step beyond even that is its energy and freshness. This is a wine you'll find yourself returning to again and again — not just in the moment, in reaching for another glass or another sip; but in memory, too.
What to Pair It With:
It needs nothing next to it to shine, but will assuredly enhance an osso bucco, braised lamb, or roast duck, or cheese board filled with perfectly ripe, aged cheeses.
Our Guarantee:
We always buy and source directly from the estate, so you can be confident that your wine will arrive in your hands with pristine provenance. Don't hesitate to secure yours today!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Summer 2025. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer not valid in KS, KY, MI, NE, NM, NY, OK, or TN. This offer is valid for THREE WEEKS, or until sold out, and will expire on Thursday, March 27th, 2025.