Tenuta San Guido   Sassicaia

1997 Sassicaia

By Tenuta San Guido

1997 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, Italy

In the realm of fine wines from Italy, the 1997 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido irrefutably asserts itself as an investable vintage. This starry Bolgheri red, hailing from the illustrious Tuscan coast shakes the senses with a masterful performance of restrained power and profound elegance.

 

A Romp through the scenic Italian landscape

The 1997 vintage was characterized by extended periods of sunshine and warmth, ensuring healthy vines and excellent maturation of the grapes. Conjuring the balmy caress of Tuscan sun rays, the generous climate of that year is echoed in every sip taken.

True to its roots, this noble Cabernet blend exudes a deft expression of its unique terroir. Rich cassis and ripe cherries dance harmoniously with notes of wild herbs and sweet earth, singing a song of the vineyard's pebbly soil and coastal proximity.

 

Power, poise and potential – a trifecta for intelligent investing

The artful crafting performed by Tenuta San Guido elevates this wine as an attractive investment prospect. The manner in which it has matured over two decades is extraordinary. The tannins have softened but retain their grounding embrace while the elemental fruit continues to exert a confident vibrancy – an exquisite canvas for further aging potential.

 

A Vintage star stepping onto the luxurious stage

This powerhouse illustrates how expert winemaking coupled with favourable environmental conditions can produce an exceptional product capable of enticing even the most discerning palates whilst promising positive returns on investment.

The 1997 Sassicaia mirrors Italy's innate capability to encapsulate moments in time within her vineyard treasures. As it continues to evolve, this elegant elixir broods with an intertwined tale of nature’s bounty and human ambition, embodying the very essence of quality fine wine investment.

In conclusion, the 1997 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, is a wine that perfectly illustrates how timeless character and niche appeal come together in the world of wine investing - a fascinating marriage between terroir-infused flavour profiles and robust market performance.

Current market price

$7,130.00

12x75cl

Highest score

85

POP score

856

Scores and tasting notes

85

The 1997 vintage was universally hailed as a true breakout year for icon wines from Tuscany. In fact, it spurred a quality revolution for Italian wine in general. Sadly, the 1997 Bolgheri Sassicaia does not live up to the hype. This is an offbeat effort with an intense sense of dryness and dustiness that ultimately diminishes the wine's pleasure factor. What little fiber there is to grab onto comes as quickly as it leaves. The effect is short and sudden. In all, this wine exhibits an advanced state of evolution. The fruit that may have still existed ten years ago is now replaced by a hollow dry oak tannin instead.

Monica Larner - The Wine Advocate, 28 April 2017

Vintage performance