Sassicaia 1996 Tenuta San Guido

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Tenuta San Guido
Vintage	1996
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

Here's a little gem from Tenuta San Guido that has never been reviewed in Robert Parker Wine Advocate (except informally by me one year ago in a Hedonist's Gazette). I have consistently found the 1996 Bolgheri Sassicaia to be an impressive wine on the few occasions I have had to taste it. This is one of those rare underrated vintages that bring so much delight and surprise in an important retrospective such as this. As I recall from my informal tasting, this Sassicaia shows a heavy dose of Cabernet Sauvignon typicity but without the astringent medicinal tone or unripe greenness you might expect. Instead, it delivers a bright but balanced, tonic verve that is driven by the wine's natural acidity. I had previously paired this wine with an oversized bistecca alla fiorentina t-bone steak and the marriage was perfect. This was a difficult vintage in Bolgheri, but the results in the bottle suggest otherwise.

Winespectator (91)

A well-structured Sass, with plenty of blackberry and dried herb character. Full-bodied, with plenty of ripe tannins and a currant bush and herb finish

BOW (8.25)