Fine & Rare Wine Live Auction

February 25, 2017

LOT 119

Lot 119

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2001 (1)
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2003 (1)
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2007 (1) 93 WS 95 WA

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2001 (1)
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2003 (1)
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2007 (1) 93 WS 95 WA
Lot 119 Details
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2001 (1)
Tuscany.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2003 (1)
Tuscany.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2007 (1)
Tuscany.

The 2007 Sassicaia (Cabernet Sauvignon) explodes onto the palate with masses of rich, opulent fruit that caress the palate with gorgeous length and a seamless beauty that is hard to fully capture. Dark wild cherries, plums, spices, minerals and herbs develop in the glass. This is an especially bold, perhaps slightly uncharacteristic Sassicaia in its extroverted personality, but it is beautiful all the same. The inner perfume and sweetness carries through the long finish, where the sheer weight and glycerol of the fruit leaves a lasting impression. The 2007 is more than a worthy follow-up to the profound 2006. While it may lack that wine’s freshness, structure and potential longevity, the 2007 is immensely appealing today, and should drink beautifully pretty much out of the gate. That said, Sassicaia is always the most restrained of Bolgheri’s heavy hitters. This is a superb effort from Tenuta San Guido. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2037. 93 WS 95 WA


3 bts. per lot $600 - $900

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 119
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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