{"product_id":"tenuta-san-guido-bolgheri-sassicaia-igt-2022-tuscany-italy","title":"Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri \"Sassicaia\" IGT 2022 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 98] [JS 98] [WA 97+] [DM 97] [JD 97] [WS 95] [VM 94+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSassicaia means \"the place of many stones\" and refers to the region's gravely soil. All the vineyards located in different altitudes and exposures benefit from extensive sun and maritime breezes. The soils are entirely located in the territorial delimitation of the D.O.C. Sassicaia. They havedifferent and composite morphological characteristics, characterized by a strong presence of calcareous areas rich in galestro, as well as pebbles and stones (“Sassicaia” in local dialect means soil with many stones) and also partially clay. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 328 and 1312 feet above sea level, facing West\/South-West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoints of Distinction:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSo successful it was granted its own appellation Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA dense, complex wine of legendary longevity.\u003cbr\u003eThe first Super Tuscan, debuted in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage was hot, but the favorable microclimate of Bolgheri allowed for a good balance between acidity and freshness. Autumn initially recorded below-average temperatures, with abundant rainfall and a drop in temperature at the end of November, which favored the vegetative halt of the plants and the natural elimination of pests. Rain continued in winter, ensuring a good water reserve. Spring began with above- average temperatures, interrupted by a sudden and brief temperature drop that led to a selection of buds in the early vineyards. This reduced the load on the plants and allowed for correct pigmentation and maturation of the grapes. Summer was characterized by intense heat, but thanks to the microclimate of Bolgheri and the hilltop location of the vineyards, no signs of distress were observed. A significant rain in mid-August led to a temperature drop, favoring the proper maturation of the grapes.\u003cbr\u003eThe grape harvest, carried out by hand, began in the first days of September with the grapes from the younger vineyards and continued with the Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyards at lower altitudes, finishing with those from the hillside vineyards at over 300 meters above sea level (Vigna di Castiglioncello). The harvest operations were completed at the end of September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a careful selection of the grapes, soft pressing is followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation, completed by the end of October. The macerations were moderate, lasting from 13 to 18 days, with optimal extraction of polyphenols and aromas. After the spontaneous malolactic fermentation, completed by the end of November, the wine underwent a maturation period in wood for about 23 months. It was then transferred to steel tanks for the final selection of the batches before blending.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of vanilla, tobacco leaf, wild blackberries and blueberries gust on the nose, while the palate brings more sweet berries and vanilla but also has an unexpected bouncy, lively, almost pop-rocks feel from the acid. Flexible tannins structure a warm, citrus finish. As ever, a five-star luxury, with the ease of a lifetime of experience.\" - Danielle Callegari (November 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlenty of red currant, cedar, iron and terra cotta aromas follow through to a medium to full body with graphite, sandalwood, red currants and fresh Mediterranean herbs such as thyme and rosemary. The tannins are chewy but polished in texture. This is a Sassicaia that needs three or four years of bottle age to come together and soften. A structured wine for the cellar. Try after 2029.\" (February 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Tenuta San Guido 2022 Bolgheri Sassicaia reveals a beautiful fruit profile with fresh blackberry, tart cherry and Mediterranean tones of blue rosemary blooms and lavender sachet. I tasted this wine several times over the course of a few months, and it has already shown a happy evolution coming into slow focus like the faint colors that emerge from a Polaroid photograph. Indeed, the bouquet appeared more closed just a short while ago. The wine's strongest suit is its elegantly streamlined mouthfeel and its contained 13.5% alcohol content. These qualities add to the silky cleanness of the mouthfeel and the accessible freshness of this vintage. I am confident that this bottle will improve with time. It requires patience.\" - Monica Larner (February 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral months on from the first taste in the spring, Sassicaia 2022's aromatics have come to the fore. It's really floral and bright, with dense violet-infused back and red berries supported by fine, chalky tannins. There's some very juicy fruit waiting to be released, with a saline and succulent, creamy and chalky background. ‘1998 was one of the best vintages in Bolgheri...for aromatic content, we can compare it to 2022,’ says general manager and production manager, Carlo Paoli.\" - James Button (June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Sassicaia is a deeper, youthful magenta\/red color with a slightly deeper aromatic profile of rosemary, gravelly earth, sage, mossy earth, and fresh black cherries. The palate has slightly broader shoulders but remains elegant. It has more plushness on the mid-palate, while its acidity shines through with the finish. It will need several years to shed its baby fat and show its full potential. Drink 2028-2058.\" - Audrey Frick (March 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bit shy aromatically, this concentrated red exhibits flavors of black currant, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco and sweet spices that show a hint of eucalyptus, with assertive tannins that take hold as this evolves through the finish. Although closed and compact at this stage, this is balanced, fresh and long overall. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2028 through 2045.\" - Bruce Sanderson (September 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Sassicaia is a very pretty, expressive wine. There’s a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon (and less Franc) in this year’s blend, and that really comes through in the wine’s flavor profile and slightly bruising tannins. Dark cherry, plum, leather, licorice, graphite and incense give the 2022 striking aromatic presence to match its rather brooding personality. There’s a bit of tension in the tannins that needs time to resolve. Yields were down about 20% because of intensely cold weather in spring, variable conditions during flowering and set, and then searing heat and drought throughout the summer.\" - Antonio Galloni (February 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MISA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52824329486701,"sku":null,"price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/tl0ejk9nxubgokst3flr.jpg?v=1713211067","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-bolgheri-sassicaia-igt-2022-tuscany-italy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}