Sassacaia Cabernet Sauvignon

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Sassacaia Cabernet Sauvignon

Product Origin: Italy Tuscany
Product Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
ALC: 13.5%

Price range: $ 162,076.20 through $ 972,457.20

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Description

Sassicaia is a prestigious Italian Cabernet Sauvignon blend, known for its refined complexity, pronounced blackcurrant and dark berry notes, balanced tannins, and coastal minerality.

General Flavor and Aroma Profile

Sassicaia exhibits dark fruit intensity, with prominent aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, and plums, often layered with Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and sage

Oak influence is noticeable yet integrated, giving subtle cedar, tobacco, and vanillanotes without overpowering the fruit

Additional tertiary aromas in aged bottles include graphite, leather, espresso, and hints of dark chocolate, reflecting the wine’s capacity for long-term aging

On the palate, Sassicaia is full-bodied and finely structured, balancing high acidity with firm, powdery tanninsthat give it a gripping yet silky texture

The wine seamlessly integrates its fruit, mineral, and herbal components, creating a long, elegant finish with a sense of coastal mineralityand subtle salinity reminiscent of the Tuscan shoreline

Vintage Highlights

2015:Rich and flamboyant with plum, cassis, vanilla, coffee, graphite, spice, and liquorice; powerful yet poised

  • 2016:Sharp-edged and precise, high acidity; notes of blackberry, grilled herbs, barbecue spice, and ripe cherry, excellent for aging
  • 2019:Elegant, combining cassis, leather, Mediterranean herbs, dark mineral earth, black cherry, and tobacco; balanced with vibrant acidity

  • 2021:Pronounced layers of black plum, blackcurrant, blueberries, dried herbs, chocolate, vanilla, and tertiary notes of forest floor; full-bodied with high acidity and tannins, intended for long-term aging (2030–2070) but approachable with extended decanting

  • 2022:Displays dark cherry, plum, leather, licorice, graphite, and incense; taut tannins and moderate alcohol emphasize freshness and precision

Serving and Pairing Suggestions

Sassicaia pairs exceptionally with grilled or roasted red meats, such as bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised lamb, venison, and rich hard cheeses like aged Pecorino Toscano

. Decanting young wines for 1–3 hourshelps integrate tannins and reveal the layered complexity

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