Sassicaia Bolgheri-Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Cabernet blend 2006

D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy
Natalie's Score: 98/100
Community Score: 4.7/5
Community Reviews: 2
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Product #: 480533
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $184.95
Alcohol: 13.5%
Drink: 2010-2025
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Sassicaia
Agent: Whitehall Agencies Inc.
More Vintages: 2009  2008  2007  2005  2004 

Tasting note:

Spectacular that is deceptively subtle but leaves you thinking for days (or at least it did for me). Resplendent aromas of violets, aged leather, fresh turned earth and black cherry.

Reviewed November 7, 2009 by

 

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Neil Shea rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Mine was a 2002 Vintage purchased as a good discount, possibly due to that year (2002) not being one of the better vintages. That's what my research indicated to me. Anyway it was opened this Christmas eve at the family traditional prime rib roast dinner. Very smooth although coming in at 13.5%, it didn't have that full bodied feeling associated with Cabernet Sauv. blends in my view, which is a good thing for me. I would suggest aroma of cherry/currents if I was to indicate anything. It was my first "cult" wine, certainly didn't disappoint and probably the best red I ever tasted.

 
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