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Lovely deep brooding nose of prunes, violets, iris- more floral than i thought it would be- with an undertone of maturity- leather and wet earth. On the palate, sweet spice, herbal medicinal touches and pencil shavings. Slightly dusty. Finish wasn't very long. Good vibrant acidity and soft tannins. Could have another 5 years ahead of it. Decanted at the restaurant and drank over 3 hours. Needed at least 1 hour to open up.
Upon release, the beautifully structured ’96 Sassicaia offered lots of brambly black and red berries, a hint of underbrush and fresh cut herbs, and with age, the wine has turned brooding, offering dried flower petals, briny minerals, and dusty earth. Showing secondary and tertiary development that balances its freshness with its elegant maturity, the ’96 Sassicaia is well balanced, complementing its rich fruit with velvety tannins and a caressing mouth-feel. Approaching two decades of age, this iconic Super Tuscan is exactly how we--and its maker, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta--like to drink it: perfectly mature and ready to drink right now. Tenuta San Guido ferments Sassicaia in temperature-controlled stainless steel with only indigenous yeasts; this wine ages in French barrique for two years followed by a few months in bottle before release.
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