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1999 San Guido - Sassicaia Proprietary Blend - Italy - Tuscany - Bolgheri - Red

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1999 San Guido - Sassicaia
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Italy - Tuscany - Bolgheri

Red Proprietary Blend
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87
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VF: 2006-2014
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Just south of Livorno, Tuscany, lies the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, and the Tenuta San Guido estate, where Sassicia is produced. The estate was originally owned by Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, and has been managed since WWII by his son, Niccolo. A true pioneer in the Italian wine industry, his experimenting with the introduction of non-native varietals to Italy, resulted in the world-famous... More »



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Community Tasting Notes average score of 87 points based upon 4 reviews

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Author dwdorman
Site / Blog Trust Rating 100%
Tasted On 10/22/2009
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took a bit to open up...very subtle notes of berrys, tobacco, elegant finish with tannins still in evidence paired with a lovely tomato pumpkin sauce over linguine...sadly, I don't think it gets better from here...

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Author Thor
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Tasted On 06/02/2009
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Author fred2288
Site / Blog Trust Rating 95%
Tasted On 03/26/2009
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Well liked by everyone. Some preferred it to the Tig

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Author sikora398
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Tasted On 11/24/2008

Dead!! Flabby, over the hill already with absolutely no vibrancy. Had a friend bring one of theirs - same year - same result. This has happened several times with nebbiolo - I don't believe they are age-worthy beyond 5-6 years.

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