Sassiacaia 1979

This decade of winemaking closes with another successful effort. The 1979 Sassicaia delivers a playfully Mediterranean personality that marries this great Tuscan red blend to a concrete sense of territory. You can almost smell those tones of wild sage and rosemary that come from the lush green shrubs that grow so thickly along the Tuscan Coast. Those dark herbal notes end with tertiary tones of cured meat, cola and balsam herb. You also sense some of the saltiness that comes thanks to the soft offshore breezes. The wine closes with a spot of candied fruit sweetness that recalls the warm Tuscan sunshine. All these elements contribute to shaping a profound sense of place. (2017 RP)

Sassicaia stands as one of Italy`s most extraordinary and iconic wines. As a ‘Super-Tuscan’, it deviates from tradition by blending grape varieties not native to Tuscany, drawing inspiration and presenting a noteworthy competition to Bordeaux. The 1979 vintage is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, which underwent a maturation period of 21 months in a mix of French and Yugoslavian oak barrels. Exhibiting elegance and sophistication, it`s difficult to envision this wine improving any further – it`s already at its pinnacle.