Red2020
Sassicaia
Tenuta San Guido · Tuscany, Italy
94
Aggregate Score
Based on 3 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
🏅Parker 95+🏅James Suckling 95+⭐Wine Spectator Top 100
Critic Scores
Decanter (2020)93
Wine Spectator (2020)94
Robert Parker (2020)94
Tasting Notes
Classic cassis, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, and sea breeze. Structured and elegant with fine-grained tannins and exceptional balance.
Our Review
Sassicaia is the wine that launched the Super Tuscan revolution. The 2020 is a stunning modern classic — powerful yet refined, with the signature maritime influence that sets Bolgheri apart from Bordeaux.
Food Pairings
Bistecca alla fiorentinaWild boar ragùPecorino Toscano
Serving Temperature
17-18°C
Aging Potential
10-30 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta San Guido
- Region
- Tuscany
- Sub-Region
- Bolgheri
- Country
- Italy
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Appellation
- Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price
- $280
- Price Range
- Ultra-Premium
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