Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia DOC 2015

Weintyp: Rotwein
Hersteller: Tenuta San Guido
Region: Italien, Toskana
Stil: trocken
Rebsorte: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Farbe: schwarzrot

Beschreibung: „Italiens Antwort auf Bordeaux“ schrieben die Weinkritiker als 1968 mit dem Sassicaia der erste und bis heute berühmteste Cabernet Sauvignon Italiens auf den Markt kam. Mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte war er der teuerste Tafelwein Italiens, bis dann 1994 eine eigene Appellation, die DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia für ihn geschaffen wurde – die einzige in Italien ausschließlich für einen Wein! Außer der Noblesse und der Rebsorte gibt es jedoch beträchtliche Unterschiede zwischen Sassicaia und Bordeaux: Er wächst nicht in einer kühlen, sondern in einer warmen Gegend an der toskanischen Mittelmeerküste bei Bolgheri. Das Klima mit mildem Winter und heißem, trockenen Sommer ergibt einen „Mediterranen Cabernet“ wie Marchese Nicolo Incisa della Rocchetta, der Besitzer des Weingutes, ihn bezeichnet.

Monica Larner für Robert Parker : „Having followed this wine's evolution in barrel for the past few years, it is an honor to evaluate the final product. This Sassicaia has blossomed since my previous encounters with it as a young, awkward adolescent. The long-awaited 2015 Bolgheri Sassicaia represents a tremendous effort that comes together with seamless precision and focus. This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine's beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine's undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate. It should also be noted that this edition of Sassicaia feels more ready and open to me. It will age and evolve beautifully, but the 2015 Sassicaia can also be enjoyed in the medium-term. This wine is all about the here and now.“

James Suckling: „Love the aromas to this young red with blackcurrants, sage, cinnamon and five-spice character. Changes all the time. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with a ripe and rich tannin backbone that gives form and beauty to the ripe and beautiful fruit. Tight and very long. Approachable now but will reward more in five to six years. A classic Sassicaia.“

Wine Spectator: „Rich and concentrated, this red features black currant, blackberry, violet, mineral and spice flavors. Dense yet lively, structured yet impeccably balanced, with vibrant acidity driving the long, fruit-filled aftertaste. The oak is beautifully integrated. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2042.“

Antonio Galloni: „The 2015 Sassicaia is incredibly elegant, perfumed and light on its feet. It has become even more wonderfully refined since I last tasted it. Sweet floral and spiced notes lead into a core of sweet red and purplish berry fruit. When it was younger, the 2015 was quite potent. Today, my impression is that, while the 2015 has gained some finesse, it is also starting to shut down in bottle. Wine is always a journey; the 2015 Sassicaia is a great example of that.“

Wine Enthusiast: „This iconic wine's blackberry, cedar and vanilla aromas fill the glass. The elegant, structured palate delivers juicy black currant, black cherry, exotic spice, crushed herb and menthol flavors alongside taut, fine-grained tannins. It boasts a fantastic combination of delicious, ripe fruits, balanced by remarkable freshness and agility for the hot vintage. Drink 2022–2035.“

Decanter: „The warm 2015 vintage in Tuscany helped to tame the naturally tart character of Sangiovese. However, located just 5km from the coast, the cooling influence of the sea breezes has produced an outstanding phenolic ripeness in the vineyards of Bolgheri. Sassicaia in 2015 shows a mix of dark and red fruits, with some restrained kiwi and cedar wood length underpinned by a lively, fruity acidity and tannins that are dense but not tough. An exceptional Sassicaia to cellar for decades.“

Trinktemperatur: 16-19° 
Lagerpotential: bis 2044

Auszeichnungen:
Robert Parker: 97/100 Punkte für 2015
James Suckling: 98/100 Punkte für 2015
Wine Spectator: 97/100 Punkte für 2015
Decanter: 97/100 Punkte für 2015
Wine Spectator: Wein des Jahres 2018 für 2015
Wine Enthusiast: 97/100 Punkte für 2015
Vinous Antonio Galloni: 95+/100 Punkte für 2015
Gambero Rosso: 3 Gläser für 2015
Robert Parker: 93/100 Punkte für 2014
James Suckling: 93/100 Punkte für 2014
Decanter: 93/100 Punkte für 2014
James Suckling: 98/100 Punkte für 2013
Robert Parker: 95-97/100 Punkte für 2013
Antonio Galloni: 93-96/100 Punkte für 2013
Doctorwine: 97/100 Punkte für 2013
Doctorwine: 98/100 Punkte für 2012
James Suckling 95/100 Punkte für 2012
Luca Gardini: 98/100 Punkte für 2012
Wine Spectator: 93/100 Punkt für 2012
Doctorwine: 98/100 Punkte für 2011
James Suckling 94/100 Punkte für 2011
Wine Enthusiast: 94/100 Punkte für 2011
Wine Spectator: 95/100 Punkte für 2011
Robert Parker: 96/100 Punkte für 2010
James Suckling 94/100 Punkte für 2010
Wine Spectator: 94/100 Punkte für 2010
Falstaff: 94/100 Punkte für 2010