Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia Sassicaia 1998

Gentle ruby red, tawny on the edges, soft clove and woodsmoke aromatics, enticing tertiary caress on the palate, with crushed brambled raspberries, old books, olive pit, leather, saffron. This was an exceptional, fully ripe vintage and is a little more evolved than the last time that tasted it. Opened two bottles, and this is not just individual variation, but also part of the mystery of wine’s evolution, where it can dip and rise in quality and character through the years. Feel confident that this 1998 will come back around, or you can drink now and simply enjoy sinking into the exuberance. 40% new oak for ageing, Giacomo Tachis winemaker.