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11 Dec 2023
Bottle Details
Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines. A "Super-Tuscan" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.
The 1985 vintage caused a sensation for the wine when Robert M. Parker scored it an impressive 100 points and compared it to a Mouton-Rothschild wine. 1985 was renowned as a magnificent vintage for wine in Tuscany due to the even-temperatures in all months of the year.
This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The 1985 vintage was matured for 22 months in approx. 40% Slovanian new oak barrels and 60% French Tronçais barrels, with a small portion of Allier. 65% of this was new wood.
Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 1985 Bolgheri 150cl
First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines. A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.
The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.
This is a 1.5 litre magnum bottle. Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.
Please note that due to the additional weight, there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.
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Vintage
1985
ABV
13%
Size
75cl
Closure
Cork
Grape Varietal
Producer
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is a legendary winery located in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy. Established in 1968, the winery is credited with creating the Super Tuscan category of wines. The winery produces a range of high-quality wines, including its flagship wine, Sassicaia.
Location
Località Le Capanne n. 27, 57022 Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany
Owner
della Rocchetta Family
Geography
Italy
Italy is a wine-making powerhouse, renowned for its diverse range of wines and regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto.
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