This Valentine's Day, Pour Something Extraordinary
Our Valentine's Day selections bring Burgundy-inspired whites and structured Piedmont reds together in balanced, cellar-worthy bundles designed for romantic celebration and shared discovery.
The Problem
Finding a gift worthy of the moment is harder than it should be.
If you appreciate white Burgundy and top Piedmont, you already know: most Valentine's gifts feel predictable, mass-market, or lack the depth to match a truly special evening. You're not looking for another trendy bottle with a heart on the label. You're looking for wines with structure, minerality, and story. Wines that turn dinner into an experience and create memories worth cellaring.
At Cantina de Alessandrini Sassaia, we craft wines that honor both tradition and innovation. Our Timorasso (a native Piedmontese grape transformed through Burgundy-style barrique fermentation) offers the structure of "White Barolo" with the elegance collectors expect. Paired with our Monferrato Rosso, a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Syrah, these wines are built for romance, conversation, and the table.
Burgundian technique, Piedmontese terroir, and modern discernment, guided by science.
Every Bottle Reflects Three Pillars
Our philosophy is a cultural triangle: Piedmont in the soil, Burgundian methodology, and modern discernment, guided by science. Every wine from de Alessandrini Sassaia is born from meticulous attention in the vineyard and cellar, honoring our family's 500-year legacy of balance.
Monleale and Capriata d'Orba Terroir
Our high-altitude vineyards at 410 meters in Monleale and the limestone-rich soils of Capriata d'Orba form the backbone of our wines:
- Fossil-rich Sant'Agata formations with limestone and gypsum soils that impart mineral structure to Timorasso
- Red marine clay and calcareous limestone in Capriata d'Orba, home to Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and our Monferrato Rosso blend
- Low yields to concentrate flavor, minerality, and structure
- Manual harvest early in the morning, with rigorous double hand-sorting in the vineyard and cellar
Cellar Management: Elegance and Depth
For our whites and reds alike, we adopt meticulous vinification designed to enhance structure and complexity:
- Fermentation and Aging in Wood: Timorasso ferments and ages in 228-liter French oak barriques. This size is crucial to give the wine consistency, depth, and perfect integration between fruit and wood.
- Chassin Toast Selection: The staves come from the prestigious Chassin cooperage, sourced from the Jupilles forest—the same wood favored by the most renowned Puligny-Montrachet crus, known for imparting silky texture, impeccable balance, and layered depth.
- Sur Lie Style and Complexity: Prolonged sur lie aging brings desired complexity without ever making the wine heavy, maintaining the distinctive elegance of the grape.
- Red Wine Precision: Our Dolcetto benefits from small-vessel fermentation (23–35 hL), temperature control, and 6–9 months aging in a blend of stainless steel and oak to preserve fruit purity while building structure.
Philosophy of Informed Scrutiny
Our philosophy is based on a minimalist yet meticulous approach. We intervene with scientific rigor to preserve the essence of the fruit.
- Oenological Decisions Based on Science: UC Davis training integrated with constant monitoring of fermentations and key parameters.
- Reduction of Chemical Interventions: We use bio-protective yeasts that allow us to minimize the addition of sulfites.
- Stability and Balance: Continuous monitoring of fermentations ensures clarity, stability, and optimal wine balance.
This is the Sassaia Method: targeted intervention, reduced to the essential minimum, guiding the wine safely and allowing it to fully express its authentic voice.
Recognition from critics, sommeliers, and international press
Sassaia wines continue to earn validation from the most discerning voices in the wine world:
Technical Validation
“This wine starts off with a bang! Aromas of roasted peaches, baked apples, mint, thyme and oak spices leap from the glass. This is not a shy wine but a wine that is here to make a statement... The nature of Timorasso shines through with lifted acidity and defined minerality. This is a wine to watch. Drink now–2040.”
— Jeff Porter
Institutional Authority
- 2022 Vintage Ranked #1 by James Suckling 95 Points
“Vibrancy and energy, precise phenolics, sharp acidity and a long, salty aftertaste. Delicious Burgundian style of Timorasso."
Lifestyle and Luxury
James Magazine IT positioned Sassaia as a true "Lifestyle Statement," analyzing our philosophy of precision in synthesis with elegance. Our bottles were prominently featured on Roman rooftop hotel terraces, as reported by 20 Italie.
Discover the Sassaia Valentine's Day Bundles
The Sassaia Valentine's Day Bundles are designed for romantic celebration and shared discovery. Each bundle offers a thoughtfully curated selection of our wines (balanced, food-friendly, and cellar-worthy) showcasing how vineyard, vintage, and élevage come together to create structure, depth, and longevity.
$194 $180 + tax
Valentine's Day Multi Bundle — For Explorers
6 Bottles
A romantic mixed case for Valentine's Day and beyond: 2 bottles of crisp Chardonnay, 2 bottles of fruit-forward Dolcetto, 1 bottle of mineral Timorasso, and 1 bottle of bold Monferrato Rosso. Perfect for intimate dinners, weekend pairings, and discovering your new favorite together—six bottles that cover aperitivo to dessert.
$195 $180 + tax
All Red Bundle — For Romantics
6 Bottles
A pure expression of Piedmont's red soul: 3 bottles of elegant, chillable Dolcetto and 3 bottles of structured Monferrato Rosso. Perfect with charcuterie, grilled meats, hearty pastas, and cozy fireside evenings. Four bottles built for romance, conversation, and the table.
Whether you're celebrating love, marking a milestone, or simply sharing something extraordinary, our Valentine's Day selections offer elegance, balance, and versatility... without compromise.
Italy/EU: Secure shipping in Italy and select EU countries, with temperature-controlled logistics where available. Must be 21+ years old to purchase.
Built to age and reward patience
Timorasso is not a wine that peaks in its first year. Its high acidity, extract, and barrel regimen give it the structure to evolve for a decade or more.
Years 1–3
- Vibrant citrus and yellow-fleshed fruit
- Pronounced minerality, saline notes
- Freshness with an initial hint of honey, linear profile, and firm acidity
Years 4–7
- Honey, chamomile, and toasted nuts begin to emerge
- Texture becomes broader and layered
- Ideal window for complex gastronomic pairings
Years 8–12+
- Dried fruit with savory hints
- Structure softens, but the backbone remains
- A white that can stand next to mature Burgundy and aged Barolo at the same table
Practical Note
Store bottles horizontally, away from light, at a stable and cool temperature. Decant young vintages briefly. Handle older bottles gently and use Burgundy-style glasses.
From raw seafood to aged cheese: special pairings for special whites
Butter-poached lobster, scallops, rich shellfish
Truffle pasta, Parmigiano risotto, roasted poultry
Aged cheeses: Comté, Gruyère, Parmigiano Reggiano
Noble fish: turbot, halibut, cod with beurre blanc
A family name with deep roots
Our family roots date back to 1573, to Giulio de Alessandrini, a 16th-century physician whose holistic view of health inspires our approach to wine today. We honor this heritage by creating wines that balance tradition and progress: rooted in Piedmont, refined with Burgundian technique, guided by meticulous attention to detail.
Ready to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Sassaia?
If you love white Burgundy and great Piedmont, these Valentine's Day bundles are your invitation to share something extraordinary. From the mineral structure of Timorasso to the bold elegance of Monferrato Rosso, each bottle is crafted with the same care you bring to the moments that matter most.
Production is limited, and our best bottles are increasingly finding space in the cellars of collectors and high-level restaurants. We have reserved a small allocation for those ready to celebrate with wines that reward both the moment and the memory.
Clear and secure checkout. Temperature-controlled shipping windows where possible. Must be of legal drinking age to purchase.
