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Sassicaia

The 1988 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 Tuscany.

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia wine bottle
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Wine Name
Sassicaia

Wine Producer
Tenuta San Guido

Score
96

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc

Country
Italy

Vintage
1988

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Ella Lister: Fabulously pure aromatic expression of attractive gamey notes and autumn fruit. Fine, polished, vibrant. Slightly more extracted fruit than in the ’90s? Immense life again; concentration and persistence.

Details

Wine expert Ella Lister
Tastings year 2017
Region Tuscany
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