Sassicaia - Tenuta San Guido

The nose is more varietal and green-toned than might be expected, with wild berry, forest floor and bramble. With time in the glass, a hint of summer plum or cherry cough drop appears, the only subtle suggestion of warmth. The aromas are authentically Tuscan in character, with balsamic and Mediterranean notes that echo Sangiovese. As the wine takes on air, a growing mineral profile of rust or metal develops, recalling the iron and manganese of the Bolgheri soils. The emphasis is on aromatic elegance and minerality rather than mouthfeel, texture or creaminess. The mid-palate is relatively short, and the tannins are soft. The wine ends with a hint of bitterness, though with air it gains noticeably more volume and soft richness. The structure is firm and built to last, with a long ageing future ahead, though the bouquet may evolve at a different pace.