Top 5 Wines for Your Yacht

Sassicaia was the first Italian wine to be made purely from Cabernet Sauvignon, although it now includes Cabernet Franc as well, and it set the tone for the inventiveness and stunning 'new' styles of Italian wines that followed over the next few decades. The 1972 vintage was declared by Hugh Johnson, Serena Sutcliffe and Clive Coates in a Decanter tasting in 1978 to be "the best Cabernet Sauvignon" out of 33 wines from 11 countries, and thus the legend of Sassicaia was born. The secret of the quality of this wine is perhaps in its soil, made up of stones similar to those found in the Graves region of Bordeaux - the name 'Sassicaia' means 'place of many stones'. Bolgheri enjoyed ideal climatic conditions throughout the year in 2009, and the warmth of the season means this vintage is approachable even in relative youth. Pair it with: Simply prepared meat dishes would work best, especially if served on the rare side. Try with a tagliata - sizzling strips of steak with olive oil and capers. To find out more information about the services offered by VSF or to place an order, please contact Sarah Jameson. To discuss any superyachts for charter or sale, please contact the dedicated team at Fraser Yachts.