{"product_id":"sassicaia-2001","title":"Sassicaia 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassicaia 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tenuta San Guido | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2001 | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Super Tuscan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2010–2030+ | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2001 Sassicaia is a remarkable vintage, from one of Italy’s most iconic producers. Crafted at Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, it brings together the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon with the elegance and aromatic finesse of Cabernet Franc. The 2001 vintage displays beautiful restraint, complexity and maturity, making it a particularly special bottle for collectors and lovers of great Super Tuscan wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow beautifully evolved, the wine reveals layers of blackcurrant, dark cherry and dried herbs, accompanied by cedar, tobacco, leather and subtle earthy notes. The palate is refined and structured, with integrated tannins, savoury depth and a persistent finish that reflects both the quality of the estate and the wine’s ability to mature gracefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackcurrant, dark cherry and cedar, with notes of tobacco, dried herbs, leather and Mediterranean scrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant and layered, combining dark fruit with savoury complexity, refined tannins and balanced acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and persistent, with lingering cedar, spice and mature earthy nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta San Guido is the historic estate behind Sassicaia, a wine that helped establish Bolgheri as one of Italy’s most important fine-wine regions. Its pioneering use of Bordeaux grape varieties in Tuscany challenged traditional Italian winemaking conventions and helped inspire the Super Tuscan movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassicaia is renowned for its precision, longevity and distinctive combination of Mediterranean character and Bordeaux-inspired structure. The 2001 vintage demonstrates the appeal of mature Sassicaia, offering complexity and elegance for those who appreciate fine wine at its peak of development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful selection and temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by ageing in French oak barriques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy now after decanting carefully to separate any sediment. With good provenance and storage, the wine may continue to develop, although bottle condition is especially important at this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent match for Tuscan roast beef, grilled lamb, wild boar ragù, beef fillet, or mature Pecorino cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 6","offer_id":55223648911693,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0679.jpg?v=1794225680","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/sassicaia-2001","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}