Sassicaia Bolgheri 2021 75cl

This is the kind of Bolgheri red that turns a “nice wine” night into a “wait… what is this?” night. Sassicaia 2021 has that signature Cabernet-driven structure, but it’s not just muscle—there’s freshness, detail, and a salty Mediterranean feel that keeps you going back for another sip.

If you’ve ever bought a hyped bottle and felt a bit played… this one doesn’t do that. It shows up with real flavour and real grip. It’s a best-seller for a reason: it tastes like a serious Italian red should—dark fruit, savoury complexity, and a long, confident finish that doesn’t rush off the stage.

• Appearance: Deep ruby with a darker core; looks youthful and focused.

• Nose: Blackcurrant, ripe cherry, dried herbs, cedar, and a hint of graphite and tobacco.

• Taste: Cassis and dark cherry upfront, then layers of spice, savoury herbs, and a gentle earthy note; dry, with lively acidity and firm, structured tannins.

• Body: Full-bodied, but not heavy—more “tailored jacket” than “winter blanket.”

• Finish: Long and persistent, lingering on dark fruit, cedar, and a savoury, lightly mineral edge.

What makes it special is how it balances power with precision. You get that unmistakable Bolgheri coastline vibe—sun-warmed fruit and herbs—without losing the clean lines that make Cabernet blends so satisfying. It’s confident, not loud. Complex, not confusing.

And yes, the vintage matters here. 2021 brings energy: bright fruit, tight structure, and the kind of shape that holds together from the first sip to the last. If you like your reds with backbone (and not just sweetness pretending to be depth), you’re in the right place.

This is also one of those bottles people actually talk about after. Not because it’s famous—because it’s memorable. The flavours stick, the finish hangs around, and the whole thing feels deliberate.

Fun fact: Sassicaia helped kick off the whole “Super Tuscan” movement—back when rules said certain grapes didn’t belong in top Italian wine, this estate basically proved the rules wrong.