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Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2012
New release of Sassicaia, the greatest Super-Tuscan from Italy. Limited.Sassicaia is the most iconic wine made in Italy today. It is the most collected Italian wine in the world and arguably could be the most famous wine in your cellar. This is the wine that all other Super Tuscans are based on and compared to and that made Bolgheri, on the coast of Tuscany, one of the most famous wine regions in the world today. Sassicaia 2011, a blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, comes from the region's best vintage in years. Perhaps Italy's greatest wine, order the classic new vintage while we have it available.99 Points "Cellar Selection" Wine Enthusiast: " One of Italy’s most iconic bottlings, the 2012 Sassicaia is drop-dead gorgeous. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, it boasts sensations of blue flowers, cedar, juicy red currants, ripe raspberries, white pepper and a balsamic note. Structured, radiant and loaded with finesse, it delivers everything you’d expect from a world-class wine and more. Drink 2018–2032." 95 Points James Suckling: "Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to black berries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form. Better in 2017 but so delicious already. A wonderful surprise."
Ratings on Delectable
Sipping Fine Wine 
Tried this 4 years ago! Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits and complex spice. On the palate flavors of ripe concentrated blackberry, cherry and currants, still fresh and vibrant with a great mouthfeel, well balanced. Tannins were soft and full, long finish ending with cigar box spice, cedar and cacao. An elegant wine, developing nicely, great drinking now and will continue to develop through next decade. Wow!
Tried this 4 years ago! Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits and complex spice. On the palate flavors of ripe concentrated blackberry, cherry and currants, still fresh and vibrant with a great mouthfeel, well balanced. Tannins were soft and full, long finish ending with cigar box spice, cedar and cacao. An elegant wine, developing nicely, great drinking now and will continue to develop through next decade. Wow!
9.7
Chris McClellan
Ripe blackberry and cassis, jalapeño and mint, medium + acid backbone and extremely noticeable tannins, but smooth with great finish. Paired with beef wellington...
Ripe blackberry and cassis, jalapeño and mint, medium + acid backbone and extremely noticeable tannins, but smooth with great finish. Paired with beef wellington...
9.3
Joakim Andersson
Super polished! Very nicely balanced bouquet of aromas from the start. Fells complete. Elegant. I can't really pinpoint the components here so sorry for the bland note but it's a damn fine wine at least. Black currants! That's something specific at least.
Super polished! Very nicely balanced bouquet of aromas from the start. Fells complete. Elegant. I can't really pinpoint the components here so sorry for the bland note but it's a damn fine wine at least. Black currants! That's something specific at least.
9.4
Alberto Cdm
3 L!!
3 L!!
9.3Garen Staglin
Young but wonderful. Black fruit and still some strong tannins. Needs time BV
Young but wonderful. Black fruit and still some strong tannins. Needs time BV
9.8
Ben Leger
Tight as can be. A real monster. The aromatics are expressive but everything is just a tightly wound knot on the palate. Will be great, give it time.
Tight as can be. A real monster. The aromatics are expressive but everything is just a tightly wound knot on the palate. Will be great, give it time.
Fredrik Johansson
Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard
Infanticide, part deux... can't way to try this again in several years. Power. Great density. Will be fun to see the layers unfold.
Infanticide, part deux... can't way to try this again in several years. Power. Great density. Will be fun to see the layers unfold.
9.4
Stewart Cameron
Great density and complex. Tightly wound right now. Will be great in 10 years.
Great density and complex. Tightly wound right now. Will be great in 10 years.
9.3
Kevin Ortzman
Moving away from Napa to Italy. Black cherry preserves with a strong earthy notes.
Moving away from Napa to Italy. Black cherry preserves with a strong earthy notes.
9.4Kevin Ortzman
Black cherry with earthy notes.
Black cherry with earthy notes.
9.2
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