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Sassicaia 1972
| Author | Daniele Cernilli |
| Date of publication | 27/05/16 |
| Score | 90/100 |
| Denomination | Bolgheri Sassicaia |
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| Value for money | |
| Current price | 1100.00 € |
| Country | Toscana |
| Nation | Italia |
This was one of the worst years for wine in the past 50 years and yet it miraculously produced an excellent Sassicaia. The wine has a garnet color with brick-red reflections and good concentration. The bouquet respectfully shows its age without evident signs of oxidation. The aromas are bottle-aged and complex with scents of dried fruit, mushroom and tar that still maintain a surprising intensity without becoming sherry-like. The mouthfeel is harmonious, the tannins have completely settled and allow for extremely elegant, velvety sensations. This was the first year the wine aged in 225-liter French barriques.
