Sassicaia Bolgheri

Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

Sassicaia comes from the coastal Tuscan zone of Bolgheri, where maritime breezes, warm light, and stony soils suit Cabernet varieties. It helped establish the Super Tuscan category and remains a benchmark for Italian Cabernet blends.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon provides cassis, structure, and ageability, while Cabernet Franc adds red fruit, herbs, and aromatic lift. The blend often feels more restrained than many New World Cabernet wines.

The name references the estate's stony ground, with gravel and limestone helping drainage and mineral tension. French oak aging supports cedar, spice, and polished tannins without masking coastal freshness.

Cassis, red currant, Mediterranean herbs, cedar, graphite, and tobacco create a savory, coastal Tuscan Cabernet profile.

Sassicaia is the only Italian wine with its own Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, reflecting its singular historical importance.