A wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon was a fundamental change to the Tuscan and Piedmont tradition of Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, respectively.

The innovative decision to plant this variety at Tenuta San Guido was partly due to the similarity Mario Incisa had noted between Tuscan terrain and that of Graves in Bordeaux.

Eye: intense ruby red, concentrated and intense.

Nose: complex, red fruit aromas and very elegant.

Palate: powerful, concentrated, with round, well-balanced tannins. Sassicaia is rich and dense, yet harmonious, elegant and extraordinarily long-lasting.