2008 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri
The 2008 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is a Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend known for its rich concentration and aromas of black fruit, prune, bay leaf, black olive, and tobacco. The fertile soils of coastal Tuscany's Bolgheri region contribute to its remarkable richness and intensity. This vintage has received outstanding ratings, including 97 points from Wine Advocate, James Suckling, and Wine Enthusiast, and 96 points from Raffaele Vecchione. Sassicaia first gained recognition in 1978, winning a prestigious blind tasting in London. Since then, it has earned numerous accolades, including 100 points from Robert Parker and being named the best wine in the world by Wine Spectator in 2018. The vineyards are carefully selected for their unique soil and microclimate, creating the DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia appellation. The 2008 growing season featured a mild winter, a delayed start to vegetation, and a sunny spring, leading to a longer ripening period that enhanced the wine's aromatic and structural qualities while preserving its acidity.
The 2008 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is a Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend known for its rich concentration and aromas of black fruit, prune, bay leaf, black olive, and tobacco. The fertile soils of coastal Tuscany's Bolgheri region contribute to its remarkable richness and intensity. This vintage has received outstanding ratings, including 97 points from Wine Advocate, James Suckling, and Wine Enthusiast, and 96 points from Raffaele Vecchione. Sassicaia first gained recognition in 1978, winning a prestigious blind tasting in London. Since then, it has earned numerous accolades, including 100 points from Robert Parker and being named the best wine in the world by Wine Spectator in 2018. The vineyards are carefully selected for their unique soil and microclimate, creating the DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia appellation. The 2008 growing season featured a mild winter, a delayed start to vegetation, and a sunny spring, leading to a longer ripening period that enhanced the wine's aromatic and structural qualities while preserving its acidity.