mineral finish of extraordinary individuality
the estate is based in Passopisciaro and is dedicated to expressing the unique character of Etna's volcanic terroir
from Albillo Real grapes from Cadalso de los Vidrios and still unnamed when I tasted the initial vintage in 2018 (it was presented in a bota)
It is an exquisite example of Pichon-Lalande with the Merlot component giving the wine a coffee/chocolatey/cherry component to go along with the Cabernet Sauvignon's and Cabernet Franc's complex blackberry/cassis fruit
It presents myriad shades of dark cherry/plum fruit
2005 Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia (1.5 L - Magnum) Non-strategic wines mineral finish of extraordinary individualityColour : Red Producer : Tenuta San Guido Label Name : Sassicaia Country : Italy Region : Tuscany Sub Region : Bolgheri Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2005 Capacity : 1. 5 L Magnum Rating : Wine Spectator 94 Falstaff 92 Tasting Note : Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections. Clear hints of caramel, Stollwerck, delicate hints of ripe banana. Very sweet and rather soft in texture, fresh and already very drinkable, charming, mineral aftertaste,