Vineyards in Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC (single-estate DOC, established 1994)Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc90 haFounded 1944Incisa della Rocchetta family (Marchese Nicolo Incisa della Rocchetta, president)Winemaker Carlo Paoli (estate manager) with Graziana Grassini consultingBolgheri Sassicaia DOC

The Bolgheri estate where Mario Incisa della Rocchetta planted Bordeaux cuttings in 1944. First released as Sassicaia 1968; awarded its own Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC in 1994.

Tasting: Strictly limited visits; the estate prioritises trade and allocation customers. Public access is rare.

Signature wines: sassicaia, guidalberto, le-difese

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1985)

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