Wine type: red wine DOC - Marchesi Incisa, Tenuta San Guido - Bolgheri Sassicaia.
Vintage and alcohol content: 2017 - 13°.
Region: vineyards in the municipalities Loc. Vecchio Frantoio - Bolgheri.
Grape/blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc.
Type soil: the vineyards are planted on plots of land with different and composite morphological characteristics, as well as with a strong presence of limestone. These areas are also rich in rocks and rather rich in clay and are located at an altitude between 100 and 300 meters above sea level, facing West, South/West.
Colour: dark ruby plum colour.
Aroma: it has the most charming lifted aromatics of dark black plum, bramble berries, and spicy peppery graphite notes.
Tasting notes: the palate is bold and plump with a sweet fruited entry showing exotic hints of tart Victoria plums, dried peaches, and red apple Bon Bons.
Serving suggestions: Sassicaia is delicious with refined main courses featuring red meat or game. Excellent with grilled and roast meat, with fillet steak and traditional Tuscan dishes containing wild boar. Serving 18°C.