Sassicaia 1996

Tasting notes

"(...)This is one of those rare underrated vintages that bring so much delight and surprise in an important retrospective such as this. As I recall from my informal tasting, this Sassicaia shows a heavy dose of Cabernet Sauvignon typicity but without the astringent medicinal tone or unripe greenness you might expect. (...)"

Source: Monica Larner, www.robertparker.com

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Sassicaia is one of the greatest wines of Italy and one of the first reds produced in Italiy to be in the image of great Bordeaux.

The first vintage was produced in 1968 under the denomination "Vino da tavola" (table wine). It's only around 1990, it has obtained the DOC designation.

Production 100'000 bottles ;

Surface 25 ha ;

Wine variety 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc;

Best vintages 2010, 2008, 2006, 1990, 1985.

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Toscane
  • Appellation Bolgheri
  • Classement DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA (DOC)
  • Vintage 1996
  • Rating Robert Parker : 92 / 100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: until 2023
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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