| Region |
Tuscany |
| Appellation |
Bolgheri |
| Category |
Red Wine |
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Note: pictures for reference only. Actual condition, vintage, age and appearance may vary.
C(s)=Case(s), Bt(s)=Bottle(s), Cat=Wine Category
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Region |
Year |
Producer, Wine |
Size |
C(s) |
Bt(s) |
HKD/Cs |
HKD/Bt |
Score |
Critic |
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Tuscany |
2009 |
Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia
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BT |
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HK$2,500 |
94 |
RP |
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Tasting Notes
The 2009 Sassicaia is unusually big, rich and opulent. Layers of fruit saturate the palate as the 2009 explodes from the glass with a heady melange of dark berries, plums, menthol, licorice and new leather. This is an especially racy Sassicaia. Readers who enjoy the classicism of Sassicaia are likely to find the 2009 too rich, especially at this early stage. The wine needs at least a few years in bottle to drop some of its baby fat. Despite its huge fruit, the 2009 is also pretty closed down and not anywhere close to being ready to show off its pedigree. Sassicaia is arguably Italy’s most famous wine, so it’s always great when it lives up to its reputation. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039.
If the entry-level wines are any indication, vintage 2010 wasn’t easy at Tenuta San Guido. Among the more affordable wines, readers should focus on vintages 2006-2009, which are more consistent. It will be interesting to see where the 2010 Sassicaia comes out next year. In the meantime, the 2009 Sassicaia is compelling.
Score: 94
Robert Parker (RP),
The Wine Advocate (WA),
June 2012
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