What strikes most is its vivid and lively notes of blood orange, candied citron, red fruits in spirit, dried flowers layered with delicate spicy nuances for a 26 year old wine. As it breathes balsamic tones emerge (thyme and sage) followed by fine wood, cinnamon, liquorice and vanilla all perfectly balanced.
The palate is harmonious with wonderful fine and elegant tannins. What stands out most is its gracefully preserved acidity and long and persistent finish.
96pts 550€
by EddyDrop_productions
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Tasting notes:
What strikes most is its vivid and lively notes of blood orange, candied citron, red fruits in spirit, dried flowers layered with delicate spicy nuances for a 26 year old wine. As it breathes balsamic tones emerge (thyme and sage) followed by fine wood, cinnamon, liquorice and vanilla all perfectly balanced.
The palate is harmonious with wonderful fine and elegant tannins. What stands out most is its gracefully preserved acidity and long and persistent finish.
96pts 550€
Very interesting notes, thanks for sharing!
Congrats, one of my favorites!
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Love pre-2000’s Sassicaia, it’s phenomenal every time, congrats!
Also… a 1999 Birth Year Wine… holy hell I am so old.
Hey! Happy birthday! Good to know a 26 yo still has a little life left.
Talking about the wine of course.
Nice. Sassicaia was really Sassicaia back then. Saluté!
I served this exact wine and vintage yesterday evening!
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