In Bond Fine Wine. 2003 San Guido Sassicaia, Bolgheri, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 1x150cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (ID). Drinking window: 2008+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 92/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/07/2006 · Drink 2008+
Lots of raspberry and cherry on the nose. Full-bodied and chunky with lots of fruit and a long, velvety finish. Hints of new wood. Big and juicy Sassicaia. Very well done for the vintage. Best after 2008. 15,000 cases made.
Monica Larner (ML) — 92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/04/2017 · Drink 2017-2027
The 2003 Bolgheri Sassicaia is full of unexpected twists and turns. Oddly enough, this vintage offered more overall freshness and balance than the much-celebrated 2004 edition. We all know that 2003 was a very difficult year with scorching hot temperatures that broke all records. Instead of jammy flavors or overt ripeness, this wine has embraced an all-balsam aromatic profile instead. The bouquet…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/02/2007 · Drink 2008-2023
Ample, sweet and expansive, the 2003 Sassicaia offers generous notes of sweet dark fruit intermingled with notes of spices, herbs, earthiness and smoke in a full-bodied, opulent expression of this wine. It is an outstanding effort for the vintage. Some cellaring is suggested although with air this wine is drinking beautifully right now. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2023. Niccolo Incisa della Rocche…