Sassicaia Italy's First Super Tuscan and still on top of the pyramid!

Few names embody Italian excellence like Ferrari and Tenuta San Guido. Ferrari’s legacy of innovation and performance mirrors Tenuta San Guido’s creation of Sassicaia, the revolutionary “Super Tuscan” that transformed Italian wine by blending Bordeaux varietals with Tuscan terroir. Both brands defied convention, redefined their industries, and became enduring symbols of Italian craftsmanship, prestige, and global allure.

Produced in limited quantities, Sassicaia, like Ferrari, commands worldwide demand for its rarity, quality, and investment value—its finest vintages often appreciating over time. Calling Tenuta San Guido the “Ferrari of Italian wine” is no exaggeration—it represents the same pursuit of perfection and timeless artistry.

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The 2022 vintage of Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia continues the estate’s legacy as a benchmark Super Tuscan, delivering a wine of exceptional balance, structure, and finesse. Despite the challenges of a warm growing season, the unique Bolgheri microclimate and careful vineyard management preserved the freshness, acidity, and phenolic maturity essential to crafting a wine of this caliber. A cooling period in late summer, along with a beneficial mid-August rain, supported the optimal ripening of grapes. The vintage benefitted from natural yield reduction due to spring temperature swings, resulting in concentrated fruit and high technical quality.

Harvest began in early September, progressing from the younger vines and lower- altitude Cabernet Sauvignon parcels up to the high-elevation plots like Vigna di Castiglioncello. Precision winemaking followed: grapes were hand-sorted and gently pressed, with maceration lasting 13 to 18 days. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurred before the wine was aged for approximately 23–24 months in French oak barriques, 40% of which were new. The final blend remains true to Sassicaia’s identity—approximately 85–88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12–15% Cabernet Franc—delivering both power and elegance.

In the glass, the 2022 Sassicaia reveals a deep ruby color with garnet reflections. Aromatically, it’s complex and layered, with notes of ripe blackberry, red currant, violet, graphite, leather, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic hints, and delicate spice. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance between vibrant acidity, velvety tannins, and mineral tension. The finish is long, refined, and persistent—demonstrating both structure and grace. Though approachable in its youth, the wine promises remarkable aging potential, estimated at 20 to 25+ years.

Critics have praised the 2022 vintage with outstanding scores making it a highly advisable buy from an investment perspective on all accounts. For collectors and connoisseurs alike, the 2022 Sassicaia offers a compelling opportunity to experience the intersection of terroir expression, winemaking mastery, and timeless elegance.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2022

Special Price $269.99

Owning older vintages of Sassicaia is not merely about having exceptional wine—it is about possessing a piece of Italian winemaking history. As the original Super Tuscan, Sassicaia redefined Italy’s global reputation for fine wine, and its older bottlings have become symbols of both innovation and enduring quality. With each passing year, these wines evolve in complexity and elegance, developing layers of tertiary aromas—tobacco, cedar, earth, and spice—that only time can reveal. Mature vintages such as 1999, 2009, 2014 or 2019 are not only prized for their sensory depth but are also highly sought-after by collectors and investors, often commanding record prices at auction. The rarity, provenance, and prestige of these older bottles elevate them beyond the realm of consumption—they become heritage assets, milestones in a cellar, and centerpieces of any serious wine collection.

1999 Sassicaia 750ml Special Price $699.99

2009 Sassicaia 750ml Special Price $429.99

2014 Sassicaia Magnum 1.5L Special Price $749.99

2019 Sassicaia 750ml Special Price $339.99

These wines are in our NYC Temp Controlled Cellar ready for collection

The 2015 vintage in Tuscany stands as one of the region’s most captivating expressions of warmth, generosity, and balance in recent memory. A long, dry summer and perfectly timed rains toward harvest created wines of deep concentration and ripe, velvety tannins, yet with remarkable freshness that keeps them lifted and harmonious. From Super Tuscans to Brunellos, the wines show layers of dark fruit, spice, and floral perfume, all framed by a sensual richness that makes them both accessible now and age-worthy for years to come. As these wines reach their peak drinking window, they are revealing all the charm and warmth of the Tuscan sun—making them ideal for collectors, investors, or anyone seeking a bottle that radiates pure pleasure and festive generosity this holiday season.

If 2015 was the vintage of generosity, 2016 was one of precision and poise—a year that brought together the best of Tuscany’s natural elegance with perfect climatic balance. Cooler nights and a slower ripening season produced wines of extraordinary definition, vibrant acidity, and impeccable structure. These are wines of classical beauty, built for the long haul yet now unfolding gracefully, showing harmony between fruit, minerality, and tannin that only the greatest vintages achieve. The 2016s are admired not only for their longevity but also for their transparency—a reflection of site and tradition that rewards patient cellaring but equally delights when opened today to celebrate a special occasion.

Today’s offer unites both of these magnificent vintages with a lineup of iconic Tuscan producers whose consistency, pedigree, and craftsmanship ensure every bottle is a triumph. From bold Brunellos to elegant Super Tuscans, each wine captures the soul of these benchmark years, offering remarkable quality, value, and pleasure. This is an offer where you simply cannot go wrong—every choice promises excellence, making it an effortless and unforgettable treat for the season.