Sassicaia 1997 Tenuta San Guido

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Tenuta San Guido
Vintage	1997
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Stock	0
Volume	0,375
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (87)

There are always surprises tasting wine ... good and bad ones. I had high hopes that 1997, a profound vintage, would produce the finest Sassicaia since the immortal 1985. A very good wine for sure, but much lighter and significantly less concentrated than anticipated, this dark ruby-colored Sassicaia exhibits moderate levels of ripeness, herbaceous black currant aromas and flavors, in addition to toasty new oak. Soft, with a surprisingly short, insubstantial finish, this wine looks to be on a rapid evolution track.

Winespectator (94)

Dark ruby red. Blackberry, with lots of fresh herb and meat character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and loads of fresh fruit and tarragon. Dill flavors on the finish. Textbook Sassicaia that grows in the mouth. Give it a little more time.--1997 Italian blind retrospective.

BOW (8)