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Sassicaia on markii Mario Incisa della Rocchetta ja veinikonsultant Giacomo Tachis’ise loodud maailmakuulus vein, mis oli esimene ja kindlasti kõige mõjukaim kaasaegne tammevaadis laagerdatud punavein Itaalia veinivalmistamise ajaloos. Pikki aastaid valmistati Sassicaiat vaid oma pere tarbeks, esimene ametlik aastakäik, mida maailmale esitleti oli 1968. aastakäik ja seda valmistati kokku 3000 pudelit. Veini maailmadebüüt oli äärmiselt edukas, paljudel erinevatel degusteerimistel oli Sassicaia esimeste seas ja seda peeti tihti tippklaasi Bordeaux veiniks. 1983. aastal suri Mario Incisa della Rocchette ja veinimaja juhtimise võttis üle tema poeg markii Nicolo Incisa della Rocchetta. Nagu paljusid tänapäeva kuulsaid “super-toscana” veine, tähistati ka Sassicaiat alguses lihtsalt “vino da tavola”, mis hiljem tõsteti IGT kategooriasse. Tänu veini ülemaailmsele kuulsusele ja kõrgele kvaliteedile, omistati Tenuta San Guido mõisale 1994. aastal seninägematu piirkondlik staatus, veinimõisale ja veinile anti täiesti oma Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC kvalifikatsioon. Anda ühele veinile oma piirkondlik kvaliteedistaatus, see on tänaseni väga haruldane nähtus kogu maailmas.

Tenuta San Guido veiniaiad asuvad Toscana veinipiikonna Bolgheri alamtsoonis. Veiniaiad hõlmavad kokku 75 hektarit, valdus on jagatud mitmeks erinevaks osaks, Castiglioncello, Doccino ja Quercione aiad asuvad 200 – 300 meetri kõrgusel merepinnast, San Martino ja Mandrioli aiad asuvad mäenõlvakutel pisut madalamal kõrgusel ja Sassicaia ja Aianova sektorid asuvad 80 meetri kõrgusel merepinnast. .

Sassicaia on valmistatud 85% Cabernet Sauvignon ja 15% Cabernet Franc viinamarjadest. Veinipuude keskmine vanus on umbes 50 aastat. Marjaleotus ja käärimine (lisamata pärmi) leiavad aset roostevaba terasest 35 – 110 hektoliitri suurustes mahutites ja protsess kestab 9-12 päeva. Ka malolaktiline kääritamine toimub terasmahutites. Vein laagerdub 225 liitri suurustes Prantsuse tammevaatides 24 kuud, nendest kolmandik on igal aastal uued vaadid, pudelis küpseb vein veel vähemalt 12 kuud.

Vein on kontsentreeritud aroomiga, maitselt elegantne ja ideaalselt balanseeritud struktuuriga ja väga rikkalik. Maitses meenuvad marjasordile omane mustsõstra karakter koos tammevanilje nüansiga ning tanniinid on väge siidised. Järelmaitses tuleb esile münt, seedripuu ja sigarikarp. Väga pika vananemispotentsiaaliga vein, mis võib veinikeldris küpseda 30 – 40 aastat. Serveerida 17-18 kraadi juures Riedeli Bordeaux klaasist.

“Here it is: a quintessential Sassicaia that represents the excellence of the vintage while respecting the unique flavour profile of this outstanding Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc. The Tenuta San Guido 2021 Bolgheri Sassicaia offers impeccable balance, excellent freshness and absolutely no signs of over-ripeness. The fruit balance is ideal, with a hint of crispness and lingering tension from the flesh and skin. The tannins are skilfully handled, with a firm grip and enough velvety texture to give volume and length. The bouquet is not green, instead offering mulled wine herbs and spices such as cinnamon and cloves delicately layered between the mostly red and some purple berry fruit. Redcurrant, blueberry, sweet pomegranate and Rainier cherry are strongly represented in this vintage. Over time, a fragrant hint of heritage rose unfolds. The oak tones are centred on gingerbread, hazelnut, cigar, sandalwood and something like grilled red pepper. On the palate, it offers a nice weight without heavy glycerin and an acidity flush that supports the wine’s natural energy, brightness and viscosity. This pronounced freshness gives the wine a long ageing potential, but it needs to be given more time in the bottle.” Wine Advocate 100 points

“Brilliant ruby with a delicately brightening rim. A nose to fall in love with: Smells initially of roses, then of cassis, dark cherries and a little cardamom. Lots of juicy fruit on the palate, opens with well-integrated, fine-meshed tannins, savoury and endlessly long.” Falstaff 100 points

“Rich aromas of dark fruits and herbs are infused with blueberry and petrichor, leading to an intense and vertical palate that is super-fresh with a delightfully airy, savoury character. Textured, integrated tannins emphasise Sassicaia’s finesse and show just a hint of youthful dustiness. Spicy, bright black, blue and red berry fruits overlay underlying notes of dark chocolate and forest undergrowth with remarkable precision, with pomegranate and a stony minerality emerging on the mid-palate. The 2021 shows a wonderful richness of fruit with the characteristic freshness and lightness of step and finishes long and balanced. Outstanding.” Decanter 99 points

“The 2021 Sassicaia is one of the best young Sassicaias I can remember tasting, certainly on a par with any recent wine. Sassicaia is more a wine of refinement than opulence. During a long growing season, all the elements came together to produce a rich, deep wine that combines textural intensity with classicism. Dark cherry and plum fruit, spice, new leather, menthol, liquorice and spice race across the palate. After some time in the glass, the intensity of the texture and the sheer power of the wine come to the fore. The 2021 is one of the most concentrated Sassicaias ever made. In a word: great.” Antonio Galloni Vinous 98+ points

“Very stylish and typical of Sassicaia with blackcurrant, tobacco, chocolate, sage and lavender on the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied with very integrated and refined tannins that are caressing and pretty, with a lovely length and beauty. Such finesse and structure at the same time. Best from 2028 and beyond, but a joy to taste now.” James Suckling 98 points

“Rich yet elegant, with aromas and flavours of black cherries, blackberries, cedar, minerals and oak spice, this resonant red wine builds to a long, detailed finish. It shows great balance, with lively acidity and refined tannins, but will benefit from a few more years of ageing.” Wine Spectator 98 points

“Comforting and luxurious on the nose, though initially restrained, like hot coffee with a slice of warm berry pie, then suddenly more serious, with aromas of leather-bound books and crisp autumn air. The palate is full of berries, but also vibrant acids, and the tannins feel like a silky fabric, strong and supple, tightly stitched and flowing in an endless finish.” Wine Enthusiast 98 points