Terroir of the Sassicaia
The soils have varied and complex characteristics with a strong presence of limestone, areas rich in marl and pebbles, and partly clay. They are located at an altitude of between 100 and 400 metres above sea level, with a west, south-west orientation. The manual harvest began in the first week of September with the grapes from the younger vineyards, starting with the Cabernet Franc and then continuing with the Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyards at lower altitudes, ending in the last week of September with those on the hills located over 300 metres above sea level (Vigna di Castiglioncello and Vigna del Quercione).
Vinification
Selection of the grapes via a sorting table, to eliminate impurities and any possible presence of imperfections. Soft pressing and destemming of the grapes, preserving the integrity of the berries and avoiding excessive transfer of tannins. The alcoholic fermentation (completely spontaneous and without the addition of external yeasts) was completed at the end of October and carried out regularly at controlled temperatures of a maximum of 27-28 °C. Regular delestaging and pumping over ensured excellent aromatic extraction and freshness in terms of acidity of the must. The malolactic fermentations took place in steel at the end of November. In the first week of December, after frequent decanting to clean the must, the wine was placed in oak barriques. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was placed in barriques containing 45% new wood, 45% first passage and 10% second passage. Sassicaia 2020, after more than 25 months of maturation in wood, was decanted into steel tanks before being finally blended and then bottled. Subsequently aged in bottle before being released onto the market.
Tasting notes of the Sassicaia
The highly perfumed Sassicaia opens quickly and gives a lovely mix of forest floor, deep dark fruit, spice, black tea and balsamic on the nose. The wine has a particular freshness, texture and soft tannins. This Sassicaia is concentrated, spicy and energetic with a fine acidity. Very attractive now in a youthful and lively way, but this will really show itself in 6-7 years. The 2019 is one of the finest and most balanced editions of Sassicaia we have seen in the past decade, along with the duo of 2016 and 2015. The 2019 combines the precision of the 2016 with the rich fruit weight of the 2015.
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