South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 19 346
Lot 262
  • Tenuta San Guido; Sassicaia; 2002; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 18 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 19 346

About this Item

2002 Sassicaia
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

The now historic wine is single-handedly responsible for launching the Super Tuscan movement and remains one of the most sought-after wines in the world. After decades of experimentation, the first vintage was released in 1968. Marchese Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta continues the decades of tradition today at Tenuta San Guido, which is considered by many to be the birthplace of Tuscan Cabernet.

It’s a classically styled wine that is matures with grace.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

Very brisk, smooth, seductive nose. Smart, sweet, nose that convinces the taster, in the way of a Bordeaux first growth, that only the finest French oak has been used. Gentle, winning texture but pretty expensive. Already a fine and satisfying mouthful displaying mild, Lafite-like charm. There is quality and vigour here and the wine should have a long life. A good wine to counter 2002’s reputation in Italy. - Jancis Robinson 18.5/20 (2005)

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