{"product_id":"tenuta-san-guido-smagekasse-sassicaia","title":"Tenuta San Guido Smagekasse (Sassicaia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated names, and this tasting box offers a rare chance to experience the estate’s style across three distinct wines. From the flagship Sassicaia to the more approachable yet still refined Guidalberto and Le Difese, the box showcases the elegance, structure, and unmistakable Bolgheri character that made the estate a benchmark for modern Italian wine. It’s an ideal way to explore the “family” behind a true icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSassicaia 2022 typically shows a deep ruby colour with impressive clarity and concentration, while Guidalberto and Le Difese tend to be a little brighter and more youthful in expression. On the nose, expect layered aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, cedar, and subtle spice, with each wine expressing the estate’s signature finesse in its own way. The palate is defined by fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a polished texture: Sassicaia is the most profound and ageworthy, Guidalberto adds generosity and immediacy, and Le Difese offers a smoother, more accessible profile. All three are built with enough structure to develop further in bottle, with Sassicaia holding the greatest aging potential over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines of Tenuta San Guido come from the Bolgheri area on Tuscany’s Tyrrhenian coast, where warm days, cooling sea breezes, and varied soils help create depth, freshness, and balance. The vineyards benefit from a terroir that is especially well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and related varieties, with careful vineyard management focused on ripeness, precision, and healthy fruit. Harvest is typically carried out by hand, with a strong emphasis on selecting only the best grapes, and vinification is carried out separately for each wine to preserve their individual personalities before maturation in carefully chosen oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wines are ideal with roasted lamb, grilled beef, venison, mushroom dishes, and rich Mediterranean cuisine such as braised meats or truffle pasta. Sassicaia in particular also pairs beautifully with premium cuts served simply, where its detail and elegance can shine. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting Sassicaia for one to two hours; Guidalberto and Le Difese will also benefit from a short decant if enjoyed young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta San Guido is one of the great names in Italian wine, best known for creating Sassicaia, the wine that helped define the Super Tuscan category and put Bolgheri on the world map. The estate has built its reputation on consistency, elegance, and a distinctive coastal style that stands apart from more traditional Tuscan profiles. Over the years, it has earned international acclaim from leading critics and remains one of the most important and influential producers in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smagekasser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122515157234,"sku":"FW-SK202601","price":512.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/SK202601.png?v=1777476440","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/tenuta-san-guido-smagekasse-sassicaia","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}