Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2014 is a top-tier "Super Tuscan" red wine from the Bolgheri appellation in Tuscany, Italy. Although 2014 was a challenging, cold, and rainy year for most Italian wine regions, the winery, through its exceptional craftsmanship, still managed to produce a masterpiece that showcases elegance and refinement.
Core Product Specifications and Flavor
- Grape varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.
- Aging process: Aged for 20 to 25 months in French and American oak barrels.
Flavor characteristics
- Aroma: The wine presents a pale ruby color, exuding aromas of fresh red and black berries such as wild cherry, blackcurrant, and blackberry, interwoven with notes of leather, spice, cinnamon, mint, and subtle hints of aged balsamic vinegar.
- Palmistry: Juicy and well-balanced on the palate, with refined and elegant tannins, and a finish of blackcurrant sauce and toasted spices.
Review
Compared to other classic perfect vintages (such as 2015 or 2016), the 2014 vintage is lighter-bodied and slightly less intense, but more delicate and refined. Because its structure is not as heavy as traditional vintages, it reaches its drinking window earlier, and enjoying it now allows it to showcase its captivating maturity.
