Fine Wine

Lot 137 Details

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2011 (1)

Tuscany.
scraped label.

The 2011 Bolgheri Sassicaia speaks to a broad, yet very distinct audience. I am absolutely charmed by this vintage. Soft cherry and blackberry confit emerge from the bouquet in thick, luscious waves. Leather, spice and tar play supporting roles. The wine offers a generous and expansive style. It also shows impressive balance and coherent inner integrity. This vintage certainly bears the hallmarks of a hot vintage, but it never feels overdone. It delivers volume, intensity and rich texture. This Sassicaia is a wine of enormous craftsmanship. April 2017 WA 94+

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2012 (1)

Tuscany.

Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to blackberries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form. Just opening now. Very pretty. November 2016 jamessuckling.com JS 95

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2013 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

I had reviewed this wine just a few months prior and my impression has remained pretty much the same. One difference I did notice at this more recent tasting of the 2013 Bolgheri Sassicaia is the bouquet. It has shifted to slightly more delicate and finessed aromas of pressed flower and blue violets. You do of course get that solid core of dark fruit and spice that characterizes this famous Tuscan blend. But that extra time in the bottle has awarded wiggle room for profound precision and focused detailing. The wine's complexity emerges slowly with subtle notes of savory spice and tobacco. There is power and depth here, especially in terms of the mouthfeel. As the wine evolves in the glass, it begins to show ethereal tones of road paving, tar and licorice. This Sassicaia should go straight into the cellar. April 2017 Drink: 2018-2040 WA 97

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2014 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn. marked label.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn. marked label.

This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine's beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine's undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate. It will age and evolve beautifully, but the 2015 Sassicaia can also be enjoyed in the medium-term. This wine is all about the here and now. February 2018 Drink: 2020-2045 WA 97

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn. marked label.

The 2016 Sassicaia is a wine of soaring achievement. This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine's tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink 2021-2050 WA 100

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2017 (1)

Tuscany.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2018 (1)

Tuscany.
u. bn.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2019 (1)

Tuscany.

Realised: $5,208
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