{"product_id":"sassicaia-2018-bolgheri-rosso-doc-50ª-vendemmia-tenuta-san-guido","title":"Sassicaia 2018 Bolgheri Red DOC 50th Vintage Tenuta San Guido","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSassicaia 2018 Bolgheri Rosso DOC: elegance and great personality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSassicaia 2018 Bolgheri Rosso DOC 50th Vintage Tenuta San Guido\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iconic wine from Bolgheri, a refined expression of a recognizable and prestigious style. Born from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, it tells the story of the territory's strength and the winery's precision with balance, structure, finesse, and a long tasting persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD.O.C. Bolgheri Sassicaia\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in a hilly context suited for viticulture, with vineyards located between 100 and 300 meters above sea level and oriented West\/South-West. The soils, rich in limestone areas, galestro, stones, and clay components, contribute to defining a profile of great elegance and tension. \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta San Guido\u003c\/strong\u003e interprets this terroir with a classic and authoritative style, capable of enhancing the fruit's maturity without sacrificing freshness and tannic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an intense and brilliant \u003cstrong\u003eruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e color. The bouquet is deep and refined, with hints of dark berries, blueberry, and blackcurrant, accompanied by slight spicy sensations. On the palate, the wine shows \u003cstrong\u003egreat structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, a savory and elegant profile, and soft, silky tannins, well integrated into the sip. The finish is long, persistent, and consistent with the personality of a great Bolgheri red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSassicaia 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs naturally with structured meat dishes, such as filet, sirloin, important roasts, and braised meats. It is also excellent with game birds, oven-roasted lamb, and flavorful traditional Tuscan dishes. It can accompany aged cheeses and rich preparations, as long as they are served with balance, so as to enhance the wine's finesse without overshadowing its harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal serving temperature for \u003cstrong\u003eSassicaia 2018 Bolgheri Rosso DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. A brief oxygenation can be helpful to best express the aromatic profile and tannic structure, especially if the wine is served in a young phase compared to its evolutionary potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying \u003cstrong\u003eSassicaia 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e means choosing a reference Italian wine, capable of combining territorial identity, prestige, and reliability at the table. It is an ideal bottle for an important dinner, to enrich a high-level cellar, or for a gift of great impact. The combination of finesse, structure, and longevity makes it an authoritative choice for those seeking an elegant and memorable Bolgheri red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tenuta San Guido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659181896066,"sku":"cc56ebe2d5","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/56551d06de0580542881e880d899e154.jpg?v=1779231123","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/sassicaia-2018-bolgheri-rosso-doc-50th-harvest-tenuta-san-guido","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}