1985 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

99 pts - Wine Spectator

Unreal for its sheer hedonistic quality. Oozes rich and ripe fruit and sweet wood character, but doesn't taste overripe. Loaded with cassis and mineral flavors backed by tar and spice. Much thicker and darker in color than the '88, which is more elegant. In its history the winery has made no other Sassicaia with such massive tannins, yet the texture of the wine is supple. Made from very small yields. Tempting now.--Sassicaia vertical. Best after 2004. –PM WS

Producer: Tenuta San Guido
Vintage: 1985
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: Bolgheri
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