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Sassicaia

The 1996 Sassicaia has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine expert Ella Lister on Sassicaia - an internationally acclaimed red from Burgundy.

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia wine bottle
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Wine Name
Sassicaia

Wine Producer
Tenuta San Guido

Score
97

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc

Country
Italy

Vintage
1996

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Ella Lister: Autumnal orangey brown. Autumn leaves and boiled sweets manifest themselves in a bouquet that has an ultimately confident presence. At first, animal gaminess on the palate, then youthful, energetic fruit potency—big shiny ripe blackberries. Long on the finish.

Details

Wine expert Ella Lister
Tastings year 2017
Region Tuscany
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