{"product_id":"2011-tenuta-san-guido-sassicaia-bolgheri-750ml","title":"2011 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA world-class Super Tuscan that beautifully combines Bolgheri’s coastal character with Bordeaux-inspired elegance and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1622xvn\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eVintage Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o5lvhd\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eDOC Bolgheri Sassicaia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fowlre\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003ePredominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vy8lgp\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eOne of Italy's most collected and internationally acclaimed wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bavqf5\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eDrinking beautifully now, with further cellaring potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14wwnso\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eConsistently highly rated by leading international critics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51316528218427,"sku":"8923470217","price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2011TenutaSanGuidoSassicaiaBolgheri750ml.png?v=1780644208","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2011-tenuta-san-guido-sassicaia-bolgheri-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}