2013 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri 1x750ml

Vinous 96

The 2013 Sassicaia is every bit as majestic as I hoped it would be. The 2013 was so impressive from barrel, but in bottle it struck me as a bit dull. This magnum brings back vivid memories of my first tastings. Powerful and vibrant, with present tannins, the 2013 still needs time to be at its best, especially in the big bottle. Brisk acids and soaring aromatics suggest a very bright future ahead. Cold weather during spring set in motion what would turn out to be a late-ripening year. Frost episodes lowered yields but were too early in the season to adversely impact quality. Summer was characterized by mostly moderate temperatures with healthy rains. Cooling evening temperatures during the final phase of ripening were beneficial to the development of color and aromatics. The 2013 remains a somewhat lighter Sassicaia. [Antonio Galloni, 31/05/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2053

Robert Parker 97

I had reviewed this wine just a few months prior and my impression has remained pretty much the same. One difference I did notice at this more recent tasting of the 2013 Bolgheri Sassicaia is the bouquet. It has shifted to slightly more delicate and finessed aromas of pressed flower and blue violets. You do of course get that solid core of dark fruit and spice that characterizes this famous Tuscan blend. But that extra time in the bottle has awarded wiggle room for profound precision and focused detailing. The wine’s complexity emerges slowly with subtle notes of savory spice and tobacco. There is power and depth here, especially in terms of the mouthfeel. As the wine evolves in the glass, it begins to show ethereal tones of road paving, tar and licorice. This Sassicaia should go straight into the cellar. [Monica Larner, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040