Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2017 DOCG 0.75l

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2017 DOCG 0.75l is a wine born on the border between the sea and the Tuscan scrub, in Bolgheri, where the vines breathe in the sea breeze and the stone compresses time, offering a stylistic signature that intertwines power, elegance, and a subtle minerality typical of this land. The history of Tenuta San Guido is a cornerstone of Italy's winemaking heritage: led by the Incisa della Rocchetta family, the winery has transformed an interdisciplinary territory into a hotbed of wines capable of expressing a coastline that looks to the Mediterranean while also drawing on Bordeaux influences. Sassicaia has grown to embody a philosophy of quality that emphasizes a balance between tannic structure, aromatic depth, and spontaneous freshness. Production philosophy: minimal but precise intervention, carefully tended vineyards, low yields, carefully selected harvests, fermentation in temperature-controlled containers, and extended aging in French oak; Time in the barrel provides a silky texture, complex aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, graphite, and pepper, and a dynamic that leaves room for development in the glass. Distinctive features: Sassicaia stands out for its coherence between flavorful power and finesse, a saline tension that complements the sweetness of the fruit, ripe yet velvety tannins, and a persistence that evolves over the years; it is a wine capable of transcending the seasons and offering new interpretations with every sip. Role in the range: Sassicaia is the heart of the Tenuta San Guido offering, guiding its identity alongside other wines that share the same terroir and meticulous care; it is the house's flagship, a link between tradition and modernity. Sensory characteristics described narratively: on the nose, blackberry, blackcurrant, a note of cocoa, and graphite emerge, balanced with delicate spices and a hint of violet; On the palate, the texture is rich yet smooth, with a structure that supports a length reminiscent of the Maremma coast and an elegant finish that leaves room for a light minerality. STELT final sentence: From this perspective, Sassicaia 2017 fits into the STELT positioning as an authentic and profound expression of the territory, a wine destined to age with dignity and to offer complex insights to those who know how to seek them.