2017 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" Bolgheri 1,5 lt
The 2017 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" is bright, rich ruby red. Aromas of exotic spice, baked plum and French oak mingle with camphor and blue flower on the nose. This boasts extraordinary elegance and freshness despite the hot vintage, delivering flavors of juicy Marasca cherry, spiced blueberry, tobacco and licorice. Velvety, fine-grained tannins provide support while coffee and crushed mint linger on the finish.The vineyards are in the unique DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia area, known for its ideal soil and microclimate. This vintage has received high praise, earning 97 points from Wine Enthusiast & Falstaff, 95 points from R. Vecchione & Wine Spectator and 94 points Vinous & Wine Advocate. Sassicaia, first produced in 1968, is celebrated as one of the greatest wines of the century.
The 2017 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" is bright, rich ruby red. Aromas of exotic spice, baked plum and French oak mingle with camphor and blue flower on the nose. This boasts extraordinary elegance and freshness despite the hot vintage, delivering flavors of juicy Marasca cherry, spiced blueberry, tobacco and licorice. Velvety, fine-grained tannins provide support while coffee and crushed mint linger on the finish.The vineyards are in the unique DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia area, known for its ideal soil and microclimate. This vintage has received high praise, earning 97 points from Wine Enthusiast & Falstaff, 95 points from R. Vecchione & Wine Spectator and 94 points Vinous & Wine Advocate. Sassicaia, first produced in 1968, is celebrated as one of the greatest wines of the century.