Sassicaia Magnum 2021
Sassicaia Magnum 2021 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (Super Tuscan, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Listed at £900.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Sassicaia 2021 is a full-bodied Supertuscan red wine produced in the Bolgheri sub-region of Tuscany in central Italy. Sassicaia is the flagship of Tenuta San Guido and an icon of Italian wine. The super-concentrated 2021 vintage (a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc) is the finest of recent years and a 100-point wine for several leading critics. Available here in magnum format. "Here it is. A quintessential Sassicaia that represents the excellence of the vintage and also respects the unique taste profile of this distinguished Tuscan blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc... Redcurrant, blueberry, sweet pomegranate and Rainier cherry run strong in this vintage. A fragrant hint of heritage rose emerges with time. The oak tones are geared toward gingerbread, hazelnut, cigar, sandalwood and something like a grilled sweet red pepper. To the palate, it offers nice weight with no heavy glycerin, and a rinse of acidity that adds to the wine’s natural energy, brightness and viscosity. That marked freshness opens the wine up to long aging potential, but you still need to give it more time in bottle." Wine Advocate, 2024