Tenuta San Guido

Tenuta San Guido is one of Italy's most prestigious estates and the birthplace of the legendary Sassicaia. Located in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, this historic property has profoundly influenced the history of Italian wine by creating one of the first and most renowned Super Tuscans. Thanks to an exceptional terroir, a pioneering vision, and a constant pursuit of excellence, Tenuta San Guido has established itself as a global benchmark among major wine estates. Even today, its wines embody the elegance, longevity, and prestige of great Italian crus.

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The birth of the legendary Sassicaia

The modern history of Tenuta San Guido began in the 1940s when Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta decided to experiment with growing Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bolgheri area. Inspired by the great wines of Bordeaux, he created a wine that was then unprecedented in Tuscany. First commercialized in 1968, Sassicaia revolutionized Italian viticulture and paved the way for the Super Tuscan movement. Its international success helped transform Bolgheri into one of Italy's most prestigious appellations.

A unique terroir between sea and hills

The Tenuta San Guido vineyard benefits from an exceptional environment, marked by its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the presence of the Bolgheri hills. The soils, rich in stones and gravel, which inspired the name "Sassicaia," offer ideal conditions for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This terroir imparts finesse, aromatic complexity, and remarkable aging potential to the estate's wines.

A global benchmark for fine Italian wines

Sassicaia is today considered one of the most influential wines in contemporary wine history. Regularly praised by international critics, it is one of the most sought-after cuvées by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Alongside Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido also produces Guidalberto and Le Difese, wines that reflect the same qualitative standards and attention to the terroir.

Preserving an exceptional heritage

Beyond its winegrowing activity, Tenuta San Guido is a vast estate that also includes protected natural areas and an important biodiversity reserve. The preservation of this unique environment is an integral part of the estate's philosophy. This responsible approach complements the work carried out in the vineyards and helps ensure the authentic expression of the Bolgheri terroir for future generations.

Tenuta San Guido | Home of the legendary Sassicaia

Discover Tenuta San Guido, an iconic Bolgheri estate and the birthplace of the legendary Sassicaia, a benchmark among great Italian wines.