Sassicaia 2008 Tenuta San Guido

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Tenuta San Guido
Vintage	2008
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2012-2030
Stock	0
Volume	0,375
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2012-2030
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2012-2030
Stock	0
Volume	3,0
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2012-2030
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective.

Winespectator (94)

Refined and elegant, this is right in step with the reserve of the vintage. Blackberry, plum, cassis and mineral flavors play out with subtle oak spice notes on the finish, where this flexes some muscle. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

BOW (9.50)