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12-205-191-98
1998
13.00%
0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
Tuscany , Italy
Parker about Sassicaia 1998
The 1998 Bolgheri Sassicaia presents an interesting challenge and counter position. It feels like it is traveling at two speeds. On first nose, you are reminded of its age thanks to oxidized tones of dried spice, cumin, cured meat and bresaola. Despite the wine's clearly evolved state, it also bursts forth with an impressive batch of dark fruit integrity, fullness and freshness. Lingering mineral tones add polished elegance and a sense of delineated grace that is memorable and ultimately very beautiful. Those marine tones appear throughout the texture of this wine like a delicate embroidery. If the wine appears huddled and hunched down on first approach, you find that it suddenly stands tall and glorious after a few quick swirls of the glass.
Suckling over Sassicaia 1998
I just drank this in Zurich today and it is clearly the best Sassicaia since 1988, and it gets better and better in the bottle. It really does remind me of the awesome 1988, which can be better than the legendary 1985. The 1998 shows so many layers of dark fruit, cedar and terra cotta on the nose. It's intense and powerful; stony with sweet tobacco and berry undertones plus currants and sultanas. It's full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and great depth. It's not completely open yet. Decant two hours in advance before serving.
Description
| Land | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet Franc 15% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
| Füllstand | Top-Shoulder |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Tenuta San Guido, Loc. Capanne 27, 57020 Bolgheri, Italy |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2017 - 2038 |
| Parker Punkte | 91+ |
| Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Sassicaia 1998
The 1998 Sassicaia vintage is a remarkable wine from Tuscany, Italy, known for its outstanding quality and refinement. It is a red wine made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and a small portion of Cabernet Franc.
The 1998 Sassicaia is often praised for its depth, complexity, and finesse. It typically displays a deep ruby red color and possesses a rich aroma of dark fruits such as black currants and black cherries, paired with notes of spices, tobacco, and herbs.
On the palate, it is elegant and balanced, with silky tannins and remarkable structure. It can be approachable in its youth, but it also has great potential for aging and developing complex flavors over time.
This vintage has a remarkable capacity for aging, so a bottle of Sassicaia 1998 can still offer an amazing tasting experience after all these years. It is truly a wine that will delight connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
Tenuta San Guido
Information about the winemaker:
What kind of winery are we talking about when we talk about San Guido and why is it so special? The history of San Guido can be traced back to the 1940s. The estate was founded by Mario Incisa della Rochetta, who was considered a visionary of his kind at the time. His descendants continue to run the winery extremely successfully and consistently stick to the methods of their predecessors, which certainly contributes significantly to the success of the wine. The Sassicaia has been imitated again and again over the years. However, no other producer has succeeded in copying the noble drop, because: The Sassicaia is unique.
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