In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 San Guido Sassicaia, Bolgheri, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2018–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 94/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 07/06/2013
The 2010 Sassicaia was just released and it's an outstanding bottle. I think that people are going to love this newest Sass. The red is very aromatic with currant, dried berry, cocoa bean, and hints of wood. It's full-bodied, with intense yet very polished tannins and a long finish. It's very refined and beautiful with a tangy finish. The Cabernet Franc comes through here at the finish. Lively. H…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/10/2015 · Drink 2020-2040
The 2010 Sassicaia is just beginning to show the first signs of aromatic development. Sweet tobacco, mint, pine, dried cherries and licorice open up in the glass, but only with great reluctance. The 2010 remains a wine of striking precision and nuance, but it also has an element of classical austerity that is especially apparent today. Readers should be in no rush to drink the 2010.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/08/2013 · Drink 2018-2035
Pale and cloudy. Delicate pear and citrus notes, as if still marked by fermentation. Texture is deep and almost thick, flavours match the nose with a sour freshness on the finish. Lively, on the lighter side in the middle but making the most of all the components.