Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri DOC 2021

The 2021 harvest was a beautiful one. Mild temperatures in the fall with a rainy and cold winter followed by a dry, but generally sunny spring. Northerly winds caused night temperatures to drop in March causing some buds thinning in early vines like Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Late spring was a mix of sun and rain and temperatures below the seasonal norm. The lower temperatures did not affect the plants, and the development of vegetation was regular, although with smaller bunches and berries resulting in lower production. The maturity of the grapes was in perfect balance. The harvest was completed by hand, beginning in the first days of September through the first week of October.

The 2021 vintage is complex on the nose with fresh, minty lavender hints but also citrus notes mixed with sweet spices. Although already pleasant at a young age, after 4/5 years of aging in glass will have the maturity and richness that characterize this vintage.

• So successful it was granted its own appellation Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC in 1994
• A dense, complex wine of legendary longevity
• The first Super Tuscan, debuted in 1968