Tenuta San Guido tends its celebrated vineyards in Bolgheri, where the vines for the 2013 Sassicaia are rooted in austere soils of galestro, limestone, and gravelly alluvium that impart crystalline clarity, freshness, and chiselled minerality. Benefiting from proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea, constant maritime breezes, and sheltered hillside amphitheatres, the classic 2013 vintage enjoyed a balanced, unhurried ripening season with moderate yields and superb aromatic concentration.

Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2013 Sassicaia ranks among the estate’s most classically proportioned and aristocratic vintages—defined by linear precision, understated depth, and unmistakable fidelity to its Bolgheri terroir. The interplay of cool-toned fruit and mineral tension exemplifies the Tenuta San Guido signature, while the magnum format slows evolution and preserves structural harmony for decades.

On the nose, the wine unfurls captivating aromas of blackberry and cassis layered with damson plum, fine cedarwood, subtle smoke, and cool Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is at once concentrated and weightlessly elegant, offering finely etched fruit, vibrant structural acidity, and silk-polished tannins that lend extraordinary length and poise. A distinct saline-mineral spine drives the long, focused, and resonant finish.

The 2013 Sassicaia Magnum is just entering the early stages of its optimal drinking window while holding immense potential for further evolution. Thanks to the magnum format, maturation proceeds with seamless grace, promising increasing complexity over the next two to three decades—ideal both for memorable occasions today and for long-term cellaring.