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Sassicaia 2017 Wine Review

Sassicaia 2017

Sassicaia 2017

Bolgheri-Sassicaia, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:97/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $316.00

Drink: 2020-2030

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Sassicaia

Agent: Sylvestre Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 97/100

A cult Super Tuscan, powerful and ultra-balanced produced from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, smooth with layers of blueberry, dark cherry licorice, garrigue herb, mint, cedar and baking spice flavours on the palate. Nice now, better in 2022.

Food pairings: filet mignon, pork tenderloin, pizza, pasta, hard cheese.

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This Sassicaia 2017 was reviewed on November 13, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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From Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia 2017 is a Super-Tuscan, a powerful, precise and elegant blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Mouth-watering with blackberry pie, cherry, wild grilled herbs, minty, spicy and savoury with incredible intensity finishing long with a fine tannic grip. So much ripe fruit here, but the wine would also benefit from some time in cellar. Try in 2022. - Community Wine Reviews

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