Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia | Bolgheri

The wine that redefined Italian fine wine - Sassicaia remains the benchmark for Bolgheri and beyond.

The Estate

Tenuta San Guido is the historic estate behind Sassicaia, one of Italy’s most influential wines. First produced in the 1940s and released commercially from 1968, Sassicaia helped redefine the potential of Italian wine, establishing Bolgheri as a world-class region.

The Vineyards

The vineyards lie along the Tuscan coast in Bolgheri, where a combination of maritime influence, gravelly soils, and elevation creates ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This unique terroir sets Sassicaia apart within Italy.

The Wines

Sassicaia is known for its balance, structure, and refinement, combining Bordeaux varietals with a distinctly Italian sense of place. The wines offer both immediate appeal and the ability to age gracefully over decades.

Key wines include:

• Le Difese (Cabernet Sauvignon | Sangiovese)

• Guidalberto (Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon)

• Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC (Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc)

Notable Details

• Sassicaia was the first Italian wine to earn its own DOC appellation

• The estate was founded by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta

• One of the original “Super Tuscan” wines

• Vineyards are planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

• Coastal influence plays a key role in the wine’s freshness and balance

In Allocation

Sassicaia is produced in limited quantities and distributed globally, with demand consistently exceeding supply. Each release is tightly allocated, making access through established relationships essential.