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Tenuta San Guido - New Releases, April 2011
Sassicaia 2008
£525.00 per 6 IB
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Undoubtedly one of the finest vintages ever made. The aromas are incredibly refined with notes of red cherries, herbs and minerals which develop in the glass. The palate has a very elegant structure with exceptional finesse. Firm tannins are balanced by wonderful depth with sweet black cherry and red berry fruits, intermingled with herbs and exotic spices. There is a superb mineral finish and great acidity which gives wonderful balance. This is a magnifi cent wine which will develop for 30 years or more.
The 2008 Vintage
There was enough rainfall during the winter providing suffi cient moisture during the initial growing season. This enabled the buds to develop properly. The spring and summer were cool with plenty of breeze. Temperatures during July and August were not too hot with even temperatures and no scorching hot days. These conditions enhanced the development of the vines and vegetative growth was vigorous so green harvesting was carried out. Harvest started at the end of August. The more delicate grapes were closely monitored until they had reached optimum ripeness before picking. As usual, the grapes were hand-picked with meticulous care before a second selection at the winery to ensure that only the fi nest grapes were used. Following a very gentle pressing and a careful maceration, each grape variety and vineyard parcel was fermented separately before being blended. After fermentation the wines were matured in French oak barriques for twenty four months before a further six months in bottle.
Guidalberto 2009
£125 per 6 IB
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
A very attractive and elegant wine with wonderful aromas which open up in the glass to reveal rich, red cherry and blackberry fruit characters. The palate is wonderfully balanced and elegant with firm tannins and vibrant, sweet berry fruit. Spicy, minerals notes on the finish give complexity and depth. Although surprisingly appealing now, it will continue to grow in complexity over the next 10 years.
Le Difese 2009
£66 per case 6 in bond
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese
A wonderfully harmonious wine which bursts with dark berry and cassis aromas. The palate is rich and expansive with attractive spicy notes. Ripe tannins give structure and depth. This is a very appealing wine with excellent length which is delicious to drink now but it will continue to develop over the next 5 years.
2009 vintage
As during 2008, the winter and spring months saw a good amount of rainfall. However the summer that followed was much warmer, particularly during July and August which did see some particularly hot days. The harvest took place in dry weather which allowed picking from early September until early October and the grapes were brought into the winery in good condition. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks followed by 12 months in French and American oak barriques.