Sassicaia 1985 (11 BT)

Sassicaia 1985

Bolgheri Sassicaia, DOC

u. 11vts, 2 nicked labels, 1 label peeling at edge, 2 nicked capsules, 6 slightly corroded capsules

This miraculous wine is the product of extremely warm, dry weather, but similar weather now would not result in such a balanced wine - the alcohol would surely have been much higher. Here, in spite of the low yields in 1985, the alcohol is perfectly normal. Beautifully healthy, lustrous nose imbued with great red fruit freshness - and this is at its quarter century! Plums and redcurrants. Such finesse of texture. Lovely gummy flavour, with liquorice, vanilla pod and a touch of menthol. Just so true all the way through, with a glorious finish of toast and mixed fruit jam. The persistence of flavour is amazing. All the plaudits are more than deserved. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

11 bts (sc)

Provenance:

Sotheby's New York, July 22, 2020, A Legacy Cellar + More, New York, Lot 311 & Sotheby's New York, October 19, 2019, 4 Fabulous Cellars, New York, Lot 203

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