1976 Sassicaia
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Our first bottle of the 1976 Sassicaia had some faint cork taint that was evident in the mouth more so than the bouquet. Our second bottle opened to a lingering sense of sweetness that appealed to all the senses. This is a smooth and beautifully aged wine that produces fine lines and a pleasing sense of simplicity. The complexity that the wine offers does comes from its cellar evolution. Dried fruit is followed by smoke, tar and powdered licorice. Having said that, this edition does offer integrity and lingering finesse.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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Definite evolution. Rich, full and very exciting nose. Bloody and lively! Very, very sweet and rich. Quite an achievement. Lovely palate. Filling, lively, good acidity. Great balance. Lovely now. (JR)
Our first bottle of the 1976 Sassicaia had some faint cork taint that was evident in the mouth more so than the bouquet. Our second bottle opened to a lingering sense of sweetness that appealed to all the senses. This is a smooth and beautifully aged wine that produces fine lines and a pleasing sense of simplicity. The complexity that the wine offers does comes from its cellar evolution. Dried fruit is followed by smoke, tar and powdered licorice. Having said that, this edition does offer integrity and lingering finesse. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Tentuta San Guido produces Sassicaia – Italy’s most famous wine. An icon from the Bolgheri coastline of Tuscany, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, its rise to prominence in the late 1970s sparked the Super Tuscan revolution.