Sassicaia Bolgheri 2020 75cl

The Sassicaia Bolgheri 2017 is a prestigious red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, carefully aged to combine power and elegance with exceptional aromatic richness.

General information
Appellation: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Italy
Vintage: 2017
Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Format: 75cl bottle
Alcohol content: 12.5% ABV
Blend: 85–85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc 

Wine type: Red
Label: Perfect
Fill level: Perfect

Terroir and vineyard
Vineyard altitude: between 80 and 400 metres above sea level, West/South-West exposure 

Soil type: Predominantly limestone with galestro (limestone schist), pebbles and stones, partially clayey 

Planting density: 3,600 to 5,550 vines/ha for older vines, 6,200 vines/ha for younger vines 

Training system: Cordon espalier 

Climate and harvest
The 2017 vintage was warm but balanced, with temperature variations promoting good aromatic development and fresh, elegant acidity 

Harvest: entirely by hand, from 30 August to early October, by plot and altitude 

Yield: approximately 18–20% below average production, but of high quality 

Vinification and ageing
Sorting and selection of the grapes to remove impurities and irregular berries 

Gentle pressing and destemming, preserving the integrity of the berries.
Alcoholic fermentation: spontaneous in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (~28–30°C), without added yeasts, with maceration lasting 11–14 days depending on the grape variety, and frequent pump-overs and punch-downs 

Malolactic fermentation: natural in stainless steel tanks, completed in late November 

Ageing: 20–25 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new) and a small percentage in American oak for certain batches, depending on the season 

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour: Deep red
Aromas: Ripe red cherry, pomegranate, spices, floral and mineral notes; rich, complex and elegant aromatic expression 

Flavours / palate: Ripe and silky tannins, delicate fruit, harmonious structure, great length and high ageing potential 

Ageing potential: Very high, capable of ageing for several decades with harmonious evolution 

This technical sheet highlights the exceptional quality of the Sassicaia Bolgheri 2017, which is internationally renowned and highly acclaimed by critics, while providing precise information for collectors, sommeliers or lovers of fine wines 
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