2006 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Tuscany Italy - 1.5L Magnum
$1,099.99 USD
Winemaker Notes
"Sassicaia is a unique interpretation of the Cabernet variety, a wine of great breadth, complexity and longevity. The intense blackberry and cassis aromas, offset by notes of smoke and spice, are confirmed on a palate of lush concentration underscored by firm, ripe tannins carrying into a long, elegant finish."
Press
"To be honest I gave the Sassicaia 1985 a 100 points at the same tasting, but those notes have already been published, and it’s a vintage that has been celebrated plenty of times. Both bottles were from one of the standout tastings of the year – in Rome, a vertical of Sassicaia dating back over five decades. This 2006 has guts and glory, there is stuffing here. The exotic heat comes through like a pan-seared filet steak, nothing more than a flash fire that gives way to succulence. More exoticism with the dancing array of flavours, from plums, damson and spices to forest fruits and heather then the menthol kicks comes in. You just want to linger over this glass, pick apart the individual flavours and get to understand what it is saying."
Rated 99 Points Decanter
"Just about pure perfection, the 2000 Château Tertre Roteboeuf is showing gorgeously today, with a youthful ruby hue as well as spectacular notes of red and black fruits, white truffle, spice box, and exotic flowers. It's full-bodied and concentrated, yet it stays light on its feet and has silky tannins, an incredible sense of opulence, and awesome length. This is Saint-Emilion magic all the way. Drink bottles any time over the coming 15-20 years."
Rated 99 Points Jeb Dunnuck
"The Tenuta San Guido 2006 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a timeless classic. This might just be the vintage to photograph in an encyclopedia entry for Sassicaia. This is especially true at this exact moment in its long and promising drinking window. The wine shows less volume compared to some of the more opulent vintages, but it absolutely excels in terms of length and finish. It offers amazing drive and momentum that are fueled by the extremely fine nature of the wine's texture and the seamless unity of its flavors. It treads in light and delicate footsteps that will carry it far into the future. As they say in Italian: "Piano piano si va lontano" (slowly slowly you go far)."
Rated 96 Wine Advocate