Sassicaia: find out more about one of the most requested wines

Sassicaia is among the wines that have received the most awards and it is appreciated and requested all over the world. Fruit of a ten-year history, at the base of Sassicaia there are the undisputed quality of raw materials and the experience of professionals in the sector, who are dedicated to the careful and constant supervision of all the steps in the production of this exceptionally unique wine.

Precisely for this reason, on Enoteca Properzio you can find a category dedicated exclusively to Sassicaia with the best vintages that are not to be missed. Starting from Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido of 1985, the same year that gave rise to the myth of this wine, since it was in 1985 that it has beaten the French 'colossi' during a famous blind tasting in France.

With an intense purple color, this bottle - remarkably balanced, dense and full-bodied - presents a bouquet with aromas ranging from cedar to cassis, passing through truffles, blackberries and raspberries. Ideal to combine with red meat or game, it is not by chance that this is Robert Parker's favorite wine.

The best vintages of Sassicaia on Enoteca Properzio

Our online wine shop has not only different vintages but also several formats ranging up to 6 liters, such as Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido of 2000 with the Marquis's autograph, a wine that is round in the mouth and very savory at the same time.

Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido of 2012 can also be bought in the six liters format, a classic - very fresh and firm - with floral aromas and dense to the palate. Like any self-respecting Tuscan red wine, it goes perfectly with red meats and the pasta dishes that are typical of the Tuscan tradition.

Another vintage much appreciated and sought in Italy and abroad is that of 2008, a Sassicaia to be preserved for several years. It boasts an unmistakable ruby color and a concentrated flavor of a remarkable thickness with sweet and balanced tannins.