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87 By Robert Parker
78 By Wine Spectator
Nearing the end of its very long and illustrious lifespan, the 1971 Sassicaia reverts to savory tones of black olive, spicy dried jerky, licorice and tar. There is little natural sweetness left and the mouthfeel is dry and dusty instead. Overall, this vintage offers less depth and dimension, although it is remarkably sound and complete considering its age. Only a handful of Italian wines (made outside Piedmont) way back in 1971 can claim to have aged so well. This is a true taste of Tuscan history.
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Tenuta San Guido
Italy’s most iconic wine estate, Tenuta San Guido, has grown even more into their reputation following a recent string of great vintages of the country’s most celebrated wine, Sassicaia. Established in the 1940s, the winery did not present its first commercial release until 1968. By 1985, Robert Parker reaffirmed their reputation, giving the 1985 Sassicaia a perfect score and ultimately putting the estate on the worldwide wine map. The single estate in 1994 became the first ever to receive their own DOC, Bolgheri Sassicaia. Distinction holds true in their production, from their second label, Guidalberto, to their third wine, Le Difese, each wine is unique and impressive in its own way.