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2004 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" Bolgheri

2004 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia" Bolgheri

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97

Int'l Wine Cellar

Reviewed January 2011
Deep ruby-red. Captivatingly intense yet refined aromas of ripe red cherry, mint, smoke and black truffle, complicated by lovely mineral and floral elements. Ripe, rich and velvety on entry, then concentrated in the middle, with flavors of red cherry, cassis, spices, bay leaf, dark chocolate and espresso. Amazingly well balanced and fresh wine, with sound, bright acids supplying wonderful lift and precision and smooth, noble tannins adding considerable power and grace. The finish goes on for minutes, highlighted by an enchanting floral-mineral quality; in my experience, the appearance of this strong floral component (in the absence of herbal or peppery aromas and flavors more typical of lesser vintages) at this early stage of development is typical of the greatest versions of Sassicaia. One of the top dozen Sassicaia bottlings ever. (ST)

Professional Reviews

97

Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 04/2008
The best Sassicaia of the last 10 years, the 2004 vintage is an outstanding achievement. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc highlight the beauty of Tuscany and portray the region in terms of thick chocolate fudge, succulent cherry and currant, exotic spice and vanilla seed. Beyond those big aromas are little teasers: blue flowers, Mediterranean herbs, cola and light mineral shadings. It’s lush and full in the mouth and will hold 20 or 30 years. *Cellar Selection*

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James Suckling

Review Date: 06/2013
A wine with beautiful aromas of currants and light chocolate with hints of sweet tobacco. It's full-bodied and very refined with integrated tannins. It still needs time to give its full potential, but it's a beautiful wine with excellent length and class. Drink or hold.

94

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 10/2007
Shows aromas of chocolate, currant and blackberry, with a hint of Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins and a long finish. Racy and very well-structured. Builds on the palate. *Collectible* (JS)

Notes

The 2004 Sassicaia combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Tenuta San Guido’s Bolgheri vineyards. The producer records stainless-steel fermentation, followed by 24 months in French oak barrels, one-third new, and another six months in bottle before release. Wine Spectator’s 2007 assessment emphasizes full body, firm yet velvety tannins and a long, steadily building finish. James Suckling’s 2013 review finds integrated tannins alongside length and refinement. These dated assessments describe the wine’s development across its early years.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
OriginSuper Tuscan, Tuscany, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1967310
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