2014 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia Magnum

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Region | Tuscany |
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Winery | |
Vintage | 2014 |
Grape | , |
Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2019 - 2032 |
Available as of | Jul 28, 2025 |
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Description
In the 1920s, as a student in Pisa, Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta already dreamed of creating a "noble" wine. Like most Italian aristocrats of the time, he had a distinct predilection for fine Bordeaux wines. After moving with his wife, Clarice, to their estate in Tenuta San Guido on the Mediterranean coast, he experimented with various French grape varieties. His conclusion was unequivocal: "I found the bouquet I was looking for in Cabernet." A wine with Cabernet Sauvignon as its main component represented a radical shift from the traditional Tuscan and Piedmontese Sangiovese and Nebbiolo varieties. No one had ever considered making a wine using the Bordeaux approach on Italian soil, and certainly not in a region that (until then) had no foothold in the wine world.
Aside from the Cabernet Sauvignon's bouquet, the decision to plant this vine at Tenuta San Guido was influenced by the strong similarities between the Tuscan village and the Graves region in Bordeaux. 'Graves' is the French word for 'gravel'. Sassicaia, which means 'stone-strewn ground' in the Tuscan dialect, thus owes its name to the soil conditions of Tenuta San Guido. Each year, a small number of cases were stored in the cellars of Castiglioncello. The Marquis discovered that over the years, the quality of the wine improved dramatically. As is often the case with wines of great provenance, what was initially considered a defect eventually reveals itself to be one of its greatest qualities with the passage of time. Soon, his friends and family urged him to persevere in his passion and further refine this revolutionary style of winemaking. In 1965 he planted two additional vineyards with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Today, Sassicaia is known as one of the most prestigious red wines in all of Italy. Along with Ornellaia from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, it is the most sought-after wine in Tuscany! A striking detail is that some of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's vineyards originate from Tenuta San Guido. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, founded by Ludovico Antinori (brother of Piero Antinori and both cousins of Mario Incisa della Rocchetta), purchased its first vineyards from the Marquis (!). Now world-renowned, Tenuta San Guido is part of the "Primum Familiae Vini" group, which stands for "the best wine families." Other members include Bodegas y Viñedos Vega-Sicilia, Antinori, Château Mouton-Rothschild, and Perrin & Fils from Château de Beaucastel.
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht with ample parking. Click here for our address. This is a 1.5-liter magnum in OWC.
Specifications
Available as of | Jul 28, 2025 |
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Type of Wine | Red |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Appellation | Super Tuscan |
Winery | Tenuta San Guido |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2014 |
Drinking as of | 2019 |
Drinking till | 2032 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 1.5 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 94 |
James Suckling rating | 93 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
93
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2018 - 2030
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
28th Apr 2017
Source
230, The Wine Advocate
This is my official review of the 2014 Bolgheri Sassicaia after having been graciously invited to the estate for various barrel samples spanning back several years. I have watched the evolution of this wine with a close eye and am impressed by how its real quality is diametrically opposed to the poor expectations of this difficult vintage. The nose is redolent of bright fruit and blackberry. Spice, tar and leather appear subtly at the back. The wine took on considerable weight each year I came back to taste it and this vintage was bottled earlier than average, precisely to give it more time to unwind and relax in the small confines of the bottle. This is a solid effort for sure and the wine is a stunning example of what it takes to make great wine, even when weather conditions are not in your favor.
Rating
(92 - 94)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2019 - 2035
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
29th Jul 2016
Source
Interim End of July 2016, The Wine Advocate
Tasted from barrel, the 2014 Bolgheri Sassicaia is shaping up very nicely since I tasted it last year. In fact, it has made reassuring gains in terms of color density, aromatic definition and specifically textural richness. This wine will be released in 2017, but is scheduled to be bottled in November of this year (instead of January 2017) in order to allow it more time to flesh out and integrate in glass. The bouquet shows slightly rustic tones of tilled earth and spice that come on the heels of blackberry and dried cherry. The 2014 vintage is characterized by a late growing cycle. The last day of harvest was October 31. Despite the vintage challenges, primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation were executed without a hitch.
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Tenuta San Guido was founded in the 1940s by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. The marchese was inspired by the wines of Bordeaux, especially those made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In 1944 he planted these varieties in the Bolgheri, an area not traditionally associated with wine production at the time.
Terroir of Tenuta San Guido
The estate is located in Maremma on the Tuscan coast. The Tyrrhenian Sea provides a unique microclimate that is favorable for grape growing. Tenuta San Guido covers over 2,500 hectares, of which approximately 90 hectares (approximately 222 hectares) are devoted to vineyards. The vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and other varieties. The soil of Tenuta San Guido, located between 60 and 400 meters above sea level, is partly clayey with diverse morphological characteristics, including limestone-rich areas with Alberese, Gabbro and stone. The climate is unique, with hills from Bibbona to Castagneto offering protection from northeasterly winds. In summer the sea cools the vineyards, creating a microclimate that is characteristic of Tenuta San Guido.
Sassicaia
Sassicaia is the "flagship" of Tenuta San Guido and is considered the first Super Tuscan. It gained international fame and played a crucial role in defining Italian wines. The first vintage Sassicaia was produced in 1968, but was initially intended for private consumption. It wasn't until 1978 that Sassicaia was released commercially. Sassicaia is made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. The name "Sassicaia" comes from the Italian word "sassi", which means stones, as the vineyards are characterized by stony soils. The wine is known for its elegance, complexity and storage potential. It often receives high scores from critics and is highly sought after by collectors. Sassicaia played a crucial role in the recognition and elevation of Italian wines.
Production of Tenuta San Guido
In winemaking at Tenuta San Guido, the emphasis is on quality and traditional techniques. The estate strives to express the unique terroir of the Bolgheri region in its wines. Sassicaia is largely Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Franc. Sassicaia is known for its elegance, complexity and potential. Sassicaia production varies from harvest year to harvest year, depending on factors such as weather conditions and quality. The exact number of bottles produced annually may fluctuate and specific production figures may not be readily available. Tenuta San Guido also produces other wines such as the Guidalberto, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Guidalberto is the estate's second wine and offers a more accessible and earlier drinking style than the Sassicaia. Finally, we have the Le Difese, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Le Difese is a more accessible and fruity wine, designed for earlier consumption.
Tenuta San Guido's olive oil?
In addition to its wines, Tenuta San Guido is known for the production of high-quality olive oil. The estate is located in Maremma (Tuscany) and many wineries in the region often have olive groves next to vineyards. They probably grow traditional Tuscan olive varieties such as Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo. The characteristics of the region's soil and climate, which contribute to the unique terroir of their wines, can also influence the flavor profile of their olive oil. The estate probably uses traditional and careful methods in the cultivation and harvesting of olives. The extraction process, usually carried out by cold pressing, is designed to preserve the quality and flavor of the olives. Like their approach to wine production, olive oil production can be limited, with an emphasis on quality over quantity.
In the 1920s, as a student in Pisa, Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta already dreamed of creating a "noble" wine. Like most Italian aristocrats of the time, he had a distinct predilection for fine Bordeaux wines. After moving with his wife, Clarice, to their estate in Tenuta San Guido on the Mediterranean coast, he experimented with various French grape varieties. His conclusion was unequivocal: "I found the bouquet I was looking for in Cabernet." A wine with Cabernet Sauvignon as its main component represented a radical shift from the traditional Tuscan and Piedmontese Sangiovese and Nebbiolo varieties. No one had ever considered making a wine using the Bordeaux approach on Italian soil, and certainly not in a region that (until then) had no foothold in the wine world.
Aside from the Cabernet Sauvignon's bouquet, the decision to plant this vine at Tenuta San Guido was influenced by the strong similarities between the Tuscan village and the Graves region in Bordeaux. 'Graves' is the French word for 'gravel'. Sassicaia, which means 'stone-strewn ground' in the Tuscan dialect, thus owes its name to the soil conditions of Tenuta San Guido. Each year, a small number of cases were stored in the cellars of Castiglioncello. The Marquis discovered that over the years, the quality of the wine improved dramatically. As is often the case with wines of great provenance, what was initially considered a defect eventually reveals itself to be one of its greatest qualities with the passage of time. Soon, his friends and family urged him to persevere in his passion and further refine this revolutionary style of winemaking. In 1965 he planted two additional vineyards with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Today, Sassicaia is known as one of the most prestigious red wines in all of Italy. Along with Ornellaia from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, it is the most sought-after wine in Tuscany! A striking detail is that some of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's vineyards originate from Tenuta San Guido. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, founded by Ludovico Antinori (brother of Piero Antinori and both cousins of Mario Incisa della Rocchetta), purchased its first vineyards from the Marquis (!). Now world-renowned, Tenuta San Guido is part of the "Primum Familiae Vini" group, which stands for "the best wine families." Other members include Bodegas y Viñedos Vega-Sicilia, Antinori, Château Mouton-Rothschild, and Perrin & Fils from Château de Beaucastel.
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht with ample parking. Click here for our address. This is a 1.5-liter magnum in OWC.
Available as of | Jul 28, 2025 |
---|---|
Type of Wine | Red |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Appellation | Super Tuscan |
Winery | Tenuta San Guido |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2014 |
Drinking as of | 2019 |
Drinking till | 2032 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 1.5 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 94 |
James Suckling rating | 93 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
Rating
93
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2018 - 2030
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
28th Apr 2017
Source
230, The Wine Advocate
This is my official review of the 2014 Bolgheri Sassicaia after having been graciously invited to the estate for various barrel samples spanning back several years. I have watched the evolution of this wine with a close eye and am impressed by how its real quality is diametrically opposed to the poor expectations of this difficult vintage. The nose is redolent of bright fruit and blackberry. Spice, tar and leather appear subtly at the back. The wine took on considerable weight each year I came back to taste it and this vintage was bottled earlier than average, precisely to give it more time to unwind and relax in the small confines of the bottle. This is a solid effort for sure and the wine is a stunning example of what it takes to make great wine, even when weather conditions are not in your favor.
Rating
(92 - 94)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2019 - 2035
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
29th Jul 2016
Source
Interim End of July 2016, The Wine Advocate
Tasted from barrel, the 2014 Bolgheri Sassicaia is shaping up very nicely since I tasted it last year. In fact, it has made reassuring gains in terms of color density, aromatic definition and specifically textural richness. This wine will be released in 2017, but is scheduled to be bottled in November of this year (instead of January 2017) in order to allow it more time to flesh out and integrate in glass. The bouquet shows slightly rustic tones of tilled earth and spice that come on the heels of blackberry and dried cherry. The 2014 vintage is characterized by a late growing cycle. The last day of harvest was October 31. Despite the vintage challenges, primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation were executed without a hitch.
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James Suckling
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Tenuta San Guido was founded in the 1940s by Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. The marchese was inspired by the wines of Bordeaux, especially those made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In 1944 he planted these varieties in the Bolgheri, an area not traditionally associated with wine production at the time.
Terroir of Tenuta San Guido
The estate is located in Maremma on the Tuscan coast. The Tyrrhenian Sea provides a unique microclimate that is favorable for grape growing. Tenuta San Guido covers over 2,500 hectares, of which approximately 90 hectares (approximately 222 hectares) are devoted to vineyards. The vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and other varieties. The soil of Tenuta San Guido, located between 60 and 400 meters above sea level, is partly clayey with diverse morphological characteristics, including limestone-rich areas with Alberese, Gabbro and stone. The climate is unique, with hills from Bibbona to Castagneto offering protection from northeasterly winds. In summer the sea cools the vineyards, creating a microclimate that is characteristic of Tenuta San Guido.
Sassicaia
Sassicaia is the "flagship" of Tenuta San Guido and is considered the first Super Tuscan. It gained international fame and played a crucial role in defining Italian wines. The first vintage Sassicaia was produced in 1968, but was initially intended for private consumption. It wasn't until 1978 that Sassicaia was released commercially. Sassicaia is made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. The name "Sassicaia" comes from the Italian word "sassi", which means stones, as the vineyards are characterized by stony soils. The wine is known for its elegance, complexity and storage potential. It often receives high scores from critics and is highly sought after by collectors. Sassicaia played a crucial role in the recognition and elevation of Italian wines.
Production of Tenuta San Guido
In winemaking at Tenuta San Guido, the emphasis is on quality and traditional techniques. The estate strives to express the unique terroir of the Bolgheri region in its wines. Sassicaia is largely Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Franc. Sassicaia is known for its elegance, complexity and potential. Sassicaia production varies from harvest year to harvest year, depending on factors such as weather conditions and quality. The exact number of bottles produced annually may fluctuate and specific production figures may not be readily available. Tenuta San Guido also produces other wines such as the Guidalberto, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Guidalberto is the estate's second wine and offers a more accessible and earlier drinking style than the Sassicaia. Finally, we have the Le Difese, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Le Difese is a more accessible and fruity wine, designed for earlier consumption.
Tenuta San Guido's olive oil?
In addition to its wines, Tenuta San Guido is known for the production of high-quality olive oil. The estate is located in Maremma (Tuscany) and many wineries in the region often have olive groves next to vineyards. They probably grow traditional Tuscan olive varieties such as Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo. The characteristics of the region's soil and climate, which contribute to the unique terroir of their wines, can also influence the flavor profile of their olive oil. The estate probably uses traditional and careful methods in the cultivation and harvesting of olives. The extraction process, usually carried out by cold pressing, is designed to preserve the quality and flavor of the olives. Like their approach to wine production, olive oil production can be limited, with an emphasis on quality over quantity.
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