Sassicaia 1999: Vintage Depth, Tuscan Legacy Unleashed

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby with a mature edge that signals decades of finesse. The nose opens with layers of minerals, dark berries, tobacco, and briny shell notes—Sassicaia’s coastal soul. On the palate: full-bodied yet balanced, polished tannins cradle juicy blackcurrant, cedar, and mineral tension. The finish? Long, succulent, and refined—evidence of Sassicaia in its elegant prime.

Meet the Winemaker

Born from Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta’s bold vision, Tenuta San Guido launched Sassicaia in the late ’60s and forever changed Italian wine. The 1999 vintage—crafted from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc—was born on Bolgheri’s stony vineyards, aged for 23 months in French oak (40% new), then rested in bottle. It’s legacy forged in terroir

Wine Specs

• Blend: ~85% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~15% Cabernet Franc

• Vintage: 1999

• Region: Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy — exclusive to this estate

• Aging: ~23 months in French oak barrels, 40% new wood, followed by extended bottle aging

• ABV: ~13%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 17–18 °C; decant for full aromatic release
  

Critic Reviews

• Wine Spectator: 92 pts — “Complex aromas of minerals, berries, tobacco and shells. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a succulent, refined aftertaste.”
  

• Wine Advocate (Monica Larner): 89 pts — “Steps forward with extra richness and darkness… bold yet shows signs that it’s evolving. Not far past peak.”
  

• Wine‑Searcher consensus: 92 /100, praised as bold and structured, ideal with beef.
  

Food Pairings

• Herb-roasted lamb or grilled steak

• Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Tuscan pecorino

• Game meats like venison or boar

• Mushrooms in a rich, savory ragù

Why You Need This Bottle

This is aged Super‑Tuscan elegance—no theatrics, just layered maturity and coastal structure. 1999 Sassicaia strikes the golden balance between vibrant fruit and refined restraint. Don’t wait—this is a Ferrari of classic Italian reds, channeled in a glass.

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