Gold of Tuscany

Sassicaia 2021 is the latest gem from Tenuta San Guido, a masterpiece that renews the legend. Born on the hills of Bolgheri — where the sea meets the woods and the light gently caresses vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) — Sassicaia is the icon that revolutionized Italian wine on the world stage.

The 2021 vintage is elegant and vibrant, offering an extraordinary balance of structure, freshness, and depth. On the nose, it releases complex aromas of dark fruits, fine spices, graphite, and forest floor. The palate is enveloping, tense, and precise, with silky tannins and an endless finish. The 25 months of aging in French barriques give the wine finesse and harmony.

Sassicaia 2021 is not just a great wine: it is a story of place, vision, and stylistic perfection. A bottle that speaks to both heart and memory, destined to evolve magnificently over time. A legend to experience, collect, and cherish.

“After a careful selection of the grapes, a gentle pressing is carried out followed by temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentations, completed at the end of October. Macerations were moderate, lasting between 13 and 18 days, with optimal extraction of polyphenols and aromas. After the spontaneous malolactic fermentation, concluded at the end of November, the wine aged in wood for about 23 months before being transferred to stainless steel tanks for the final selection of the batches prior to blending.

The 23-month maturation takes place in French oak barriques: 40% new, 40% first fill, and 20% second fill. Bottle aging lasts a minimum of 3 months.”

Sassicaia 2016 from Tenuta San Guido is an absolute icon of Italian and international wine, regarded by many as one of the finest vintages ever produced. Born from the stony soils of Bolgheri, this masterpiece is composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc, and aged for about 24 months in French oak barriques.

The 2016 vintage stands out for its balance, complexity, and extraordinary longevity. On the nose, it offers a deep bouquet of dark fruits, graphite, Mediterranean herbs, sweet tobacco, and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, it is elegant and structured, with velvety tannins and an exceptionally long finish that continues to evolve in the glass minute after minute.

Praised with outstanding scores from major international critics, Sassicaia 2016 is a true collector’s wine — capable of thrilling today and gracefully defying time. A symbol of winemaking excellence, born from a revolutionary vision and elevated to legend.

Hortense, a Bolgheri Superiore DOC created by the Fratini family, is a tribute to the courage and refinement of Hortense de la Gàndara. This wine is born from a perfect blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, hand-selected from vineyards located between 170 and 235 meters in altitude on mineral-rich volcanic soils. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in stainless-steel truncated-cone tanks, followed by 12 months of aging in second- and third-fill barriques.”

“In the glass, Hortense reveals an intense purple-red color with violet highlights. On the nose, it bursts with a complex bouquet of dark fruits, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic tones, and subtle spices. The palate is vibrant, taut, and powerful without ever feeling heavy: fine tannins, savory freshness, and a long, enveloping finish of licorice and mint.”

“A sophisticated, character-driven wine crafted for connoisseurs and collectors—elegant, age-worthy, and a pure expression of Bolgheri.

Testamatta by Bibi Graetz is a wine born from the imagination and courage of an artist. It is a hymn to creativity, to the freedom of expressing oneself without boundaries — a red wine that carries the visionary soul of its creator. Every sip tells a story of authentic Tuscany, shaped by hills, wind, and passion. It is not merely a wine to drink, but a wine to experience: it accompanies intense moments, shared emotions, and memories that endure over time. Testamatta is pure energy — a work of art in a bottle, capable of surprising and enchanting anyone who encounters it.

The 2023 vintage of Sassicaia is shaping up to be one of the most captivating in the recent history of Tenuta San Guido. According to the official harvest report, the favorable climatic conditions led to grapes of excellent concentration and quality. The tannins are ripe, enveloping, and well-integrated, while the acidity is balanced, giving the wine freshness and longevity. Malolactic fermentation concluded spontaneously, and aging in second-fill French oak barriques further enriched the wine’s aromatic profile.

Early sensory impressions suggest a Sassicaia that is more supple and fresh compared to previous vintages, with an elegant bouquet of dark fruits, aromatic herbs, and mineral notes. The tannic structure is refined, promising an intriguing evolution in the years to come. This vintage stands out for its purity and finesse, offering a sensory experience of great sophistication.

In summary, Sassicaia 2023 is emerging as a wine of remarkable elegance and aging potential, destined to further strengthen Tenuta San Guido’s reputation on the international wine stage.

The 2024 vintage of Guidalberto is shaping up to be one of the most promising in the recent history of Tenuta San Guido. This wine, which represents the younger soul of the estate, is eagerly awaited by enthusiasts of Bolgheri and Super Tuscans.

Although specific information on the 2024 harvest is not yet available, previous vintages have shown a steady evolution in quality and finesse. For example, Guidalberto 2023 received high scores from international critics—96 points from both James Suckling and Decanter—thanks to its velvety structure, well-integrated tannins, and savory finish that promises excellent longevity.

Expectations for 2024 are therefore very high: it is anticipated to be a wine of great elegance, with a complex aromatic bouquet and a balanced structure that makes it suitable both for immediate enjoyment and for aging. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged in barriques, is expected to give this vintage a distinctive personality capable of satisfying even the most discerning palates.

Celeo 2021 from Tenuta Fertuna is a wine that tells the story of the Maremma with elegance and warmth. Each sip conveys the passion of those who cultivate the land with care and dedication, bringing together strength and harmony in an embrace that captivates the senses. It is the perfect companion for moments of conviviality, for toasts that become memories, and for dinners shared with friends and family.

Celeo is not just a wine to drink, but an experience to live — capable of turning every moment into something special, filled with emotion and authenticity.

Cabraia 2019 from Gualdo del Re is a wine that captures the most authentic spirit of Tuscany — made of hills, wind, and passion. Every sip is a journey through genuine emotions, able to envelop and surprise those who taste it. It is the ideal companion for special moments, dinners with friends, or quiet moments of solitary contemplation, when one wishes to pause and savor life. Cabraia is not just a wine; it is an experience to share — an invitation to celebrate the beauty of simple things and the joy of toasting with the people you love.

Sassicaia 2022 is the contemporary expression of a Tuscan legend, born on the stony hills of Bolgheri, where the influence of the sea and the wind shapes a truly unique terroir. Crafted from a prestigious blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, this wine celebrates the perfect balance between power and finesse.

Despite the warm summer, the 2022 vintage benefited from crucial mid-August rains and a breezy microclimate that preserved freshness and acidity, ensuring phenolic ripeness and aromatic balance.

Following stainless-steel fermentation with native yeasts and a moderate maceration of 13–18 days, the wine ages for about 24 months in French oak barriques (40% new). The finish is long and persistent, with silky tannins, mineral savoriness, and a clean, refined progression.

Perfect with red meats, game, and richly flavored dishes, Sassicaia 2022 is a wine for serious tasting sessions — already captivating now, yet destined for an extraordinary future.

Guidalberto 2023 is the elegant expression of a modern Tuscany, crafted by Tenuta San Guido, the renowned estate behind Sassicaia. Born from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine encapsulates the essence of the Bolgheri territory with a harmonious, fresh, and immediately appealing profile.

The 2023 vintage stands out for its balance of fruit, structure, and vibrancy. On the nose, it reveals notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, delicate balsamic nuances, and perfectly integrated hints of oak. On the palate, it is smooth and silky, with elegant tannins and a persistent, savory finish.

Guidalberto is not merely the estate’s “second wine”: it is a project in its own right, created to explore new expressive paths and make Tenuta San Guido’s unique style more accessible. A refined red, suitable for both early drinking and bottle aging, capable of conveying the greatness and versatility of Bolgheri.

Soffocone di Vincigliata 2022 is a wine born on the hills of Fiesole overlooking Florence, where Bibi Graetz transformed ancient vineyards of Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo (7%), and Colorino (3%) into an authentic and daring winemaking project. After stainless-steel fermentation with daily punch-downs, the wine ages for 15 months in barriques, gaining complexity and refinement.

In the glass, it shows a deep, luminous ruby color. On the nose, a vibrant bouquet of ripe wild berries, cocoa notes, and spicy hints creates a seductive balance. On the palate, it is soft, round, and enveloping, with well-balanced tannins and a lively freshness that carries into a persistent finish.

This wine is a declaration of love to Sangiovese and to Tuscany: intense, ironic in name, poetic in taste — perfect with red meats, game, or aged cheeses. Every bottle tells the story of the land and the creative vision of Bibi Graetz.

In the heart of Bolgheri, Clinio Rosso is the most accessible and immediately captivating expression of the Fratini universe. This Toscana IGT is born from a masterful blend of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on the gentle hills of Donoratico atop complex sedimentary soils.

A poetic and engaging wine, fermented with native yeasts and aged for 12 months in second- and third-fill barriques. In the glass, it reveals a purple-red color with violet reflections, while the nose opens with intense Mediterranean aromas, red fruits, and a delicate balsamic freshness in perfect balance. On the palate, it is refined and persistent, with silky tannins and a harmonious finish that invites another sip.

Clinio is the first taste of the soul of Tenuta Fratini  a vibrant expression of its terroir, where sophistication, passion, and place come together in an authentic, elegant, and surprising wine.

Lodai Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from Tenuta Fertuna is born in the heart of the Maremma, a wild and authentic land where the sea meets the hills. This is a wine that is not merely drunk, but one that conveys an emotion—intense, enveloping, and profound. In the glass, it releases warmth and generosity, qualities that reflect the Tuscan soul. Its bold yet elegant character makes it the ideal companion for meaningful moments, memorable dinners, and conversations that turn into lasting memories.

Lodai is an invitation to pause, to toast to the beauty of life, and to share the joy of a great red wine.