Italy’s most famous wine—and the first to receive a perfect 100 points from none other than Robert Parker. Sassicaia is an icon of Italian winemaking and a benchmark for what can be achieved with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc—two grapes that handle Italy’s warmth remarkably well. It was also the first Italian wine to be granted its own dedicated appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. An immortal classic that belongs in every fine-wine collection.
Tenuta San Guido sits along the Tuscan coast, where stony, well-drained soils and a maritime climate provide ideal conditions for wines of true world-class calibre. The name Sassicaia means “stony ground,” a direct reflection of the vineyards’ distinctive terroir that imparts hallmark minerality and elegance. Meticulous vineyard work and a respect for nature keep yields low and flavours concentrated, ensuring balance and precision in the fruit.
Crafted with an uncompromising commitment to quality, the grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, followed by roughly 24 months in French oak—adding layers of complexity and finesse. The finished wine marries depth, structure, and poise, unfolding notes of dark berries, blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. Silky tannins and remarkable freshness underpin a wine with outstanding aging potential—Sassicaia evolves beautifully over decades.
More than a wine, Sassicaia is a story of passion, innovation, and tradition. Once enjoyed mainly by the Incisa della Rocchetta family, it has become one of the world’s most acclaimed and sought-after labels. Each vintage offers a fresh interpretation of Bolgheri’s unique terroir, reaffirming Sassicaia’s status as a true legend of the wine world.
