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First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines. A "Super-Tuscan" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux. The wine takes it's name from the stony soil which it comes from.
The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.
Producer
Vintage
1996
ABV
12.5%
Type
Red Wine
Size
12 x 75cl
Closure
Cork
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Producer
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is a legendary winery located in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy. Established in 1968, the winery is credited with creating the Super Tuscan category of wines. The winery produces a range of high-quality wines, including its flagship wine, Sassicaia.
Location
Località Le Capanne n. 27, 57022 Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany
Owner
della Rocchetta Family
Geography
Italy
Italy is a wine-making powerhouse, renowned for its diverse range of wines and regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto.
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