The 2011 Sassicaia is one of Italy’s most iconic wines, produced by the legendary Tenuta San Guido and widely regarded as the benchmark Super Tuscan. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc, Sassicaia revolutionised Italian fine wine and remains one of the world’s most collectible and age-worthy reds.
The vineyards are located in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, where gravelly soils, maritime influences, and abundant sunshine provide ideal conditions for Bordeaux varieties. The warm and generous 2011 vintage produced a Sassicaia of richness, approachability, and exceptional aromatic appeal while retaining the elegance and structure that define the estate.
Following careful hand harvesting, the fruit was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks before maturation in French oak barriques. Extended ageing refined the wine’s structure and integrated its fruit, oak, and tannin components into a seamless whole.
Now entering a superb drinking window, the wine displays expressive aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, leather, and sweet spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and remarkable balance. Rich dark fruit flavours are complemented by savoury complexity and a long, polished finish that is unmistakably Sassicaia.
Compared with more powerful vintages such as 2010 or 2016, the 2011 offers a more open-knit and approachable style, making it particularly attractive for current enjoyment while retaining the capacity for further development.
A world-class Super Tuscan that beautifully combines Bolgheri’s coastal character with Bordeaux-inspired elegance and structure.
Vintage Highlights
- DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia
- Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc
- One of Italy's most collected and internationally acclaimed wines
- Drinking beautifully now, with further cellaring potential
- Consistently highly rated by leading international critics
