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2011 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc
Ready - at best
James Suckling
94/100
Monica Larner
94+/100
Product: 20118008596
2011 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy

Description

The 2010 “Super Tuscans” were released to huge plaudits from across the industry and 2011 has produced a vintage that is in many cases just as fine – amongst the wines, Sassicaia has excelled. There is a nobility to the wine, with roasted herbs, plums, liquorice and just a touch of menthol.

Matthew Tipping, Private Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2011
Alcohol % 13.5
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc
Body Full Bodied
Producer Sassicaia

Critics reviews

James Suckling 94/100
Wonderful aromas of freshly sliced coastal rosemary and currants follow through to a full body, with integrated tannins and a fine finish. This shows so much finesse and beauty. But there is a solid backbone of tannins and length. Reminds me of some of the underrated Sass of the 1980s such as 1982, 1983 or 1987. Try after 2018.james_suckling, Wine Spectator (Sep 2014)
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com (Sep 2014)
Monica Larner 94+/100
The 2011 Bolgheri Sassicaia speaks to a broad, yet very distinct audience. I am absolutely charmed by this vintage. Soft cherry and blackberry confit emerge from the bouquet in thick, luscious waves. Leather, spice and tar play supporting roles. The wine offers a generous and expansive style. It also shows impressive balance and coherent inner integrity. This vintage certainly bears the hallmarks of a hot vintage, but it never feels overdone. It delivers volume, intensity and rich texture. This Sassicaia is a wine of enormous craftsmanship.Monica Larner - 28/04/2017
Monica Larner, RobertParker.com (Apr 2017)

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.
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Tenuta San Guido

Tenuta San Guido's journey to becoming one of the world's most sought-after fine wines is largely owed to the vision and dedication of Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. The estate's origins trace back to his wife's family, who had owned land in Bolgheri since 1800. The name "Sassicaia," meaning "place of many stones," reflects the gravelly soil reminiscent of the Médoc region in France.
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