2005 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Magnum (1.5L)
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96DR
Critic key
DR = Decanter
- Rating
- DR96
- Producer
- Sassicaia
- Vintage
- 2005
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Bolgheri
- Country
- Italy
- Format
- Magnum
- Volume
- 1500mL
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
DR96 "The 2005 vintage was very similar to the 1999 in that it was quite hot, but by 2005 there was a larger surface area of vineyard from which to source grapes. The more recently planted vineyards had come of age, much more so than they had in 1999. The production was not high, and some berries were not perfectly ripe with little green elements, but this gave the Sassicaia team more acidity and brightness. 2005 did not have a great reputation when released because 2004 was a great year and then everyone was excited and waiting to see 2006 and 2007. 'Today 2005 is one of the most requested vintages,' says General Manager Carlo Paoli, 'it’s a good compromise between freshness and concentration.' On the nose it is a little more fragrant with open, sunny, brighter more transparent aromas. On the palate there is an edgy nervosity and tangy, juicy acidity, which I love, together with dry, clipped tannins. The wine still feels energetic and young." SH for DR Nov 2022
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