Bolgheri Sassicaia
Wine · PDO · 1 municipality
Bolgheri Sassicaia stands distinct from neighboring Tuscan appellations as a highly localized, single-tier denomination defined by a specific geographic polygon within the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. Recognized since 2004, this PDO permits no sub-types, rosato, or Riserva categories. Instead, the rules mandate a minimum of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for at least 24 months, with 18 months spent in wood. Uniquely, the name 'Sassicaia' is permitted to precede 'Bolgheri Sassicaia' on labels in characters equal to or larger than the denomination itself. All releases must use dark-glass Bordeaux bottles, containing a dry, robust red wine of at least 12.0% alcohol.
The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red or garnet
- Taste
- dry, full, robust and harmonious, with good, elegant structure
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolgheri Sassicaia produced?
- Bolgheri Sassicaia is produced in 1 municipality in Tuscany, Italy: Castagneto Carducci.
- What grape is Bolgheri Sassicaia made from?
- Bolgheri Sassicaia is made from Cabernet Sauvignon (min 80%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.
- How long must Bolgheri Sassicaia age?
- Bolgheri Sassicaia must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Bolgheri Sassicaia?
- The minimum alcohol content of Bolgheri Sassicaia is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.