Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2003
Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 
750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV

DC 95 | JS 95 | ST 93 | VN 93 | WA 92 | WE 91 | WS 92 | W&S 96
“The 2003 Bolgheri Sassicaia is full of unexpected twists and turns. Oddly enough, this vintage offered more overall freshness and balance than the much-celebrated 2004 edition. We all know that 2003 was a very difficult year with scorching hot temperatures that broke all records. Instead of jammy flavors or overt ripeness, this wine has embraced an all-balsam aromatic profile instead. The bouquet opens to dried cassis or red currant with eucalyptus, cola, grilled rosemary and medicinal herb. The tannins are silky and fully integrated within the wine's thick textural richness. There are areas that feel flat and sedate, but this is an impressive effort overall that shows impressive stability considering the challenges of the growing season.”
April 2017 (ML – Wine Advocate)

Cellaring conditions inspected by Hall’s Auction (temperature and humidity-controlled)