Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar,
August 2007
Deep ruby. Absolutely ethereal nose offers
intense yet refined aromas of ripe red cherry, smoke, leather and black
truffle, with a pretty mineral element nuance and clarity. Velvety-smooth,
ripe and rich on entry, then awash with mid-palate flavors of red cherry,
smoky red plum, cassis, spices, bay leaf, roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate.
Bright acids and silky-smooth tannins give this extraordinary wine extra
lift and precision. Compared to recent vintages, this is a far richer and
plumper yet extremely refined version of Sassicaia at a similar stage of
its development. The finish goes on for minutes, highlighted by an enchanting
mineral quality. The best young Sassicaia in years.
96 points |
