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Since the experimental winemaking session in the 1940s that created world renowned Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido has consistently gone above and beyond Italian wine law requirements. Made from predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, the production of this wine caused quite the stir due to the lack of traditional Tuscan and Piedmont grapes such as Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. Founder Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta created the wine as Italy’s version of Bordeaux when he noticed similar gravelly terrain in Maremma as there was in the Graves region of Bordeaux. It was not until about 1960s when the producer quickly gained fame and today is still generating some of the most sought-after bottles in Italy.

Vintages to look out for: 1985, 1988, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010.

www.tenutasanguido.com

2011
Out of Stock
750ml
WD98
FM96
WS95
JS94
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Tasting Notes

WS95
Ripe black cherry and blackberry flavors pick up accents of rosemary, mineral and spice in this red. Concentrated and intense, fresh and focused, leaning toward black currant and cedar notes on the solid finish. Racy midpalate. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
JS94
Wonderful aromas of freshly sliced coastal rosemary and currants follow through to a full body, with integrated tannins and a fine finish. This shows so much finesse and beauty. But there is a solid backbone of tannins and length. Reminds me of some of the underrated Sass of the 1980s such as 1982, 1983 or 1987. Try after 2018.

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