Denomination: D.O.C. Bolgheri Sassicaia
First harvest: 1968
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc
Type of soil: The soils on which the vineyards stand have varied and composite morphological characteristics, with a strong presence of calcareous areas rich in marl and skeleton and partially clayey; they are located at an altitude between 100 and 300 meters above sea level, with exposure to the west/south-west.
Training system: Spurred cordon
Plant density: From 3,600 vines/ha to 5,550 vines/ha for the older plants and 6,200 vines/ha for the more recent plants.
Climate: The climate of the 1999 vintage was particularly favorable, even better than the 1998 vintage.
The abundant rainfall in July favored good vegetation and
the mild temperatures of the estate did not cause stress to the vineyards. Harvest: The 1999 harvest began at the beginning of September and continued for about four weeks without interruption.
Vinification: Vinification in steel at a controlled temperature of around 30° - 31°C. Maceration on the skins for about two weeks, with several pumping overs and delestages. Malolactic in steel.
Aging: The aging, in French oak, 40% of which was new, lasted 23 months and bottling took place in the second half of October 2001.