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Sassicaia 2019
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Sassicaia 2019

Tenuta San Guido · Tenuta San Guido

Blackcurrant, cedar, mineral notes, refined tannin, powerful and graceful14% proofBolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Blackcurrant, Cedar, Cherry, Violet, Toasted, Mint

Palate

Sassicaia 2019 is the wine that changed Italian winemaking forever — Cabernet Sauvignon in Tuscany was heresy; the quality made it undeniable.

Finish

Best enjoyed on its own, decanted for an hour

Specifications
Varietal
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Blend
Deep ruby with garnet rim
Vineyards
$250
Serve & Pair

Food Pairing

Bistecca alla fiorentina — thick-cut charcoal-grilled T-bone with salt, pepper, and olive oil

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