Sassicaia - 2005 (750ml) Rioja Alta seamless Barolo is at least

seamless Barolo is at least a few years from early maturity and should continue to drink well for many

The wine is 100% Tempranillo from an 80-year-old parcel with tiny yields

black cherry fruit

75 cases made

Sassicaia - 2005 (750ml) Rioja Alta seamless Barolo is at leastThe 2005 Sassicaia is another strong effort from Tenuta San Guido. Medium in body, it reveals an understated, delicate expression of smoke, herbs, tobacco and sweet dark fruit. The wine possesses compelling harmony and a gorgeous sense of inner perfume that flows from start to finish. This is an outstanding showing in a very challenging vintage. Sassicaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2012