Sommelier on Demand

La Lecciaia Sassarello: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

La Lecciaia Sassarello is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in Italy, by La Lecciaia. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, plum, tobacco, sweet spice and pairs well with Steak, braised meats and hard cheeses.

Michael's take

“Earthy cherry, dark tobacco, no-nonsense Tuscan grit.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Red Blend
Country
Italy
Producer
La Lecciaia
Body
full-bodied
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Heavy oak
Price
$$ · $15–25

What to eat with La Lecciaia Sassarello

  • Steak
  • braised meats
  • hard cheeses
  • rich pasta

When to open it

  • Dinner party
  • impress-the-guests

Where to buy La Lecciaia Sassarello

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Questions people ask

What does La Lecciaia Sassarello taste like?

La Lecciaia Sassarello is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, plum, tobacco, sweet spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Earthy cherry, dark tobacco, no-nonsense Tuscan grit.

What food goes with La Lecciaia Sassarello?

Michael pairs La Lecciaia Sassarello with Steak, braised meats, hard cheeses and rich pasta. It works best for Dinner party and impress-the-guests.

How much does La Lecciaia Sassarello cost?

La Lecciaia Sassarello falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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