2015 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia - Bolgheri DOC - 1 Magnum (1,5 L)

The highly anticipated 2015 Sassicaia is a huge effort that combines with unwavering precision and focus. This is a confident and proud red from Tuscany. From the raw material at hand, you can sense the quality of the fruit through the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers on the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness would have been welcome in my opinion (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified in both volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berries, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee beans. Yet the palate is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is on full display on the palate. It’s also worth noting that this edition of Sassicaia feels more ready and open to me. It will age and evolve beautifully, but the 2015 Sassicaia can also be enjoyed over the medium term. This wine is all about the here and now.

Having followed the evolution of this wine in barrel over the past few years, it is an honour to review the final product. This Sassicaia has blossomed since my previous encounters with it as an awkward young teenager. Bolgheri’s long-awaited 2015 Sassicaia is a considerable effort that is delivered with unwavering precision and focus. This is a confident and proud red from Tuscany. Starting with the raw material at hand, the quality of the fruit is evident in the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers on the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness would have been welcome in my opinion (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified in both volume and length. Its playlist includes dark fruits, spices, leather, licorice and roasted coffee beans. Yet the palate is extremely graceful and silky. The undisputed pedigree of this wine is highlighted on the palate. It is also worth noting that this edition of the Sassicaia strikes me as more poised and open. It will age and evolve beautifully.