2019 ‘Baby Sassicaia’ is in the House!

A BENCHMARK OF QUALITY AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

“We just received our final drop of the stunning 2019 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese, aka ‘Baby Sassicaia’ as well as an additional allocation of the 98 point (WE) 2018 Sassicaia ($249.99). It has been over ten years since Jim, our French wine buyer, and I first discovered Le Difese at Tenuta San Guido and begged them to import it to the U.S. The Wine House was the first to have the wine in the market and, looking back, the price is lower today than that 2008 vintage we brought in, and the quality far exceeds all previous vintages. The 2019 vintage is outstanding, comparable to 2010.

This is an astounding Super Tuscan, equal to those that are in the $40-$50 per bottle range from one of Tuscany’s top producers, and our price is the best in the country, only $24.99! This is our final drop of Le Difese, one of Italy’s most sought-after wines from one of the country's most important wineries. Le Difese is now harder to find than Sassicaia so stock up before it's gone! With the holidays upon us, it is the perfect house wine and is super gift friendly. Drink well and stay healthy.” – Lance Montalto, The Wine House

Remember: The Wine House has you covered for the holidays! You can shop online 24/7 for wines, premium spirits, beers, sakes, classes & events, glassware and other select accessories for enjoying your wines. The Wine House is open for walk-in customers and curbside pickup is available between 11AM and 6PM. Our store holiday hours will be 11AM to 7PM beginning Monday, December 6 until Wednesday, December 23. We will close at 5PM on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

If you would like to send your wine gift orders to multiple recipients, you can submit the Multiple Recipient Gift Order form via our website or click the template hyperlink on the order form page and email the recipient spreadsheet to us. We look forward to helping you!

Check out our CLOSEOUT wines on our website! Quantities are limited to current stock and new closeout wines are added regularly!

NOTE: Our store is open between 11AM and 6PM. When placing your order, you can select “in-store pickup” or “curbside pickup.” Please see updated curbside pickup instructions below.

CHAT! If you see a chat bubble in the lower right corner on our website, a Wine House employee is ready to answer your questions. Please note that chat is only available between 11AM and 6PM, and the bubble only displays when an employee is available.

NOTE! For orders over $250, we offer Special Local Delivery
Monday - Friday to addresses up to 10 miles from the store for $10/case. Additional delivery options are also available on our website.

92 Points: “Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Sangiovese, this has enticing aromas of cassis, black tea, violet and wild herbs. Savory and elegantly structured, the medium-bodied palate shows ripe blackberry, star anise and a hint of coffee bean framed in lithe, polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2025.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (July 2021)

92 Points: “Very attractive cherry and dark berry aromas follow through to a medium body with medium round tannins, fresh acidity and a clean, fruity finish. The second wine of Sassicaia. So delicious now, but can age.” – James Suckling (November 2021)

FROM THE IMPORTER

HARVEST NOTE
At the end of a mild and dry autumn, temperatures from January were often rigid and the cold was made even more intense by the strong north winds. The main feature of the winter was the considerable lack of rain which, except for some showers in February, were almost absent for the rest of the period until, bud break. Since mid-March, the beautiful sunny days and the consistent increase in temperatures anticipated the budding. However, in April temperatures dropped again and the long-awaited rains arrived. Thanks to these spring rains, the water situation of the subsoils normalized. Two short hailstorms during two days of April thinned the shoots and slightly reduced the amount of production, especially on the most forward plants. The continuation of spring was somewhat unusual, characterized by low temperatures and consistent rains, with winds from the North. A climatic condition that has involved agronomists a lot and that has conditioned the vegetation by delaying growth. The flowering phase took place in May in good conditions and no winds, subsequently, there was an excellent fruit set which took place regularly. Summer started in mid-June, with mild temperatures, sunny days and intense ventilation.

TASTING NOTE
Bright red with purple nuances. Crisp acidity and pleasant palate of every day wine drinking, with juicy red fruits . A very good wine that is meant to be enjoyed young.

FOOD PAIRING
Pair with grilled steak or steak salad, hamburgers and other casual but flavorful beef dishes. Has good acidity to compliment marinara and bolognese sauces.

TECHNICAL DATA
GRAPES: 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 % Sangiovese
APPELLATION: Tuscany IGT
PH: 3.45
ACIDITY: 5.50
ABV: 14%
AGING: At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for about 8 months in French oak barriques.
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.12 mg/l

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

A benchmark of quality at an affordable price
A mini Super Tuscan—shares a pedigree with Sassicaia
Matured for 8 months in oak barrels

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS (AUGUST 2021):

1. Place your online order, select “curbside pickup” and the date you wish to pick up your order. You will receive several emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order, another will let you know that your order is ready for curbside pickup.

2. When your order is ready for curbside pickup, it will be at the front of the store. IMPORTANT! Due to space constraints, orders will only be held in the front of the store for curbside pickup for 3 days. After 3 days, they will be moved back to Will Call by the Customer Service Desk inside the store.

3. When picking up, pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order. We will put your order in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.