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"Here's a little gem from Tenuta San Guido that has never been reviewed in Robert Parker Wine Advocate (except informally by me one year ago in a Hedonist's Gazette). I have consistently found the 1996 Bolgheri Sassicaia to be an impressive wine on the few occasions I have had to taste it. This is one of those rare underrated vintages that bring so much delight and surprise in an important retrospective such as this. As I recall from my informal tasting, this Sassicaia shows a heavy dose of Cabernet Sauvignon typicity but without the astringent medicinal tone or unripe greenness you might expect. Instead, it delivers a bright but balanced, tonic verve that is driven by the wine's natural acidity. I had previously paired this wine with an oversized bistecca alla fiorentina t-bone steak and the marriage was perfect. This was a difficult vintage in Bolgheri, but the results in the bottle suggest otherwise - 92 points."
Reviewed by Monica Larner of Robert Parker/Wine Advocate.
Category: |
Red wine from Italy |
Producer: |
Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia |
Region/Appellation: |
Bolgheri |
Country hierarchy: |
Tuscany, Italy |
Vintage: |
1996 |
Strength: |
12,5% |
Size: |
1500 ml (150 cl) |
Bottle code: |
A 5 |
Front label code: |
L. 292 - 98 |
Back label code: |
- |
Barcode: |
- |
Included original case: |
Bottle only |
Condition: |
The bottle is in nearly perfect condition |
Good investment: |
Yes and drinkable |
Robert Parker rating: |
92/100 |
Drink date: |
Now, until at least 2028 |
Extra information: |
A beautiful Italian wine and a really good investment! |
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