Bolgheri Sassicaia 2017, Tenuta San Guido
$3,250.00 TTD
The Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2017 expertly blends 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Chiseled and sharp with blackcurrant, ripe cherry and grilled herbs. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannin backbone is measured by the volume and depth of the fruit flavours. This wine pairs well with grilled meats, game, beef, lamb, hard cheeses, pasta and poultry.
97 points
The Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2017 expertly blends 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Chiseled and sharp with blackcurrant, ripe cherry and grilled herbs. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannin backbone is measured by the volume and depth of the fruit flavours. This wine pairs well with grilled meats, game, beef, lamb, hard cheeses, pasta and poultry.
97 points
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