Fine Wine

September 0917, 2019
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LOT 144

Lot 144

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA SASSICAIA 2008 (3) WA 97

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA SASSICAIA 2008 (3) WA 97
Lot 144 Details
TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA SASSICAIA 2008

Tuscany.
1 x scuffed label

The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective. April 2017 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 97

3 bts.    per lot $600 - $800

Realised: $1,332
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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