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Intense and super long on the palate. It's insanely complex yet subtle with so much going on, with a beautiful balance and tension. It is full and powerful with a big juicy character that goes on for minutes. Muscular...
...I have no doubt that this is one of the two or three best Sassicaias...Though the 2009 won't surpass the once-in-a-lifetime 1985, it is starting out its life...with almost the same perfectly balanced, opulent creamy texture and depth...
...big, rich and opulent. Layers of fruit saturate the palate...heady melange of dark berries, plums, menthol, licorice and new leather...especially racy Sassicaia...needs...a few years in bottle...lives up to its reputation. 2019-2039
This tightly knit, dense red is full of black currant, cherry, herb and spice flavors. The tannins are aggressive now, but this is long and detailed, with an herb and spice aftertaste. A classy wine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Very dark blackish purple. Strongly herbal – veg rather than fruit initially! Very interesting – sweet and lush and mulberry-like. Exotic quality. Less classic. Mouton-ish? (Exotic.) Very sweet even on the finish.