Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2023
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Italy / Tuscany
Sassicaia means “the place of many stones,” and refers to the region’s gravel soil. The original vineyards have a southwest exposure with extensive sun and maritime breezes that create robust vegetation. Grapes are handpicked, destemmed and crushed before fermenting with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged in French oak barriques, then refined in bottle before release. Sassicaia’s success prompted the Italian government to grant the wine its own appellation, Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, beginning with the 1994 vintage.
100 Points
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2023 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2023 vintage benefited from a balanced climate, with well-distributed spring and early summer rainfall ensuring good soil moisture. A mild winter followed a warm autumn, with budbreak occurring after March 20. Rain during flowering reduced yields but produced well-formed clusters. Summer conditions were stable, and alternating warmth and August rainfall slowed ripening, enhancing phenolic development and overall balance.
Tasting Note
The wine is complex on the nose with fresh, minty lavender hints but also citrus notes mixed with sweet spices. Although already pleasant at a young age, after 4/5 years of aging in glass will have the maturity and richness that characterize this vintage.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc
APPELLATION: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
PH: 3.45
ACIDITY: 6.2 g/l
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged for 24 months in 40% new wood, 40% first passage and 20% 2nd passage barriques with 3-6 months of bottle ageing
Unique Selling Points
- So successful it was granted its own appellation Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC in 1994
- A dense, complex wine of legendary longevity
- The first Super Tuscan, debuted in 1968
The overwhelming success of Sassicaia, and now the introduction of two new wines, traces back to the ambition of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta to plant Bordeaux varieties in Tuscany in the 1940s.
About the Grape
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc usually shows tart red cherry and wild currant aromas and flavors with an herbal, spicy character. In the Loire, esp. Chinon and Saumur-Champigny, this grape shows firm minerality.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
