Name: SASSICAIA BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1995
SKU: RARE-011
Price: 18000.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

SASSICAIA BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1995

1 in stock

R18000,00

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

1995 was a great vintage in Bolgheri, producing structured yet balanced wines with long ageing potential.
Sassicaia pioneered the Bordeaux-style revolution in Tuscany, elevating Italian wines to global prestige.
Considered one of the top-performing vintages of the 1990s, often compared to the legendary 1985 and 1990 vintages.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 96/100
Wine Spectator: 95/100
James Suckling: 95/100

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Blackcurrant, ripe cherries, cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, and hints of dried herbs and spice

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and complex layers of dark fruit, balsamic, earth, and mineral notes

Finish: The finish is long, polished, and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of graphite, leather, and dark chocolate, exemplifying Sassicaia’s finesse and extraordinary cellar-worthiness.

Ageing Potential: 25–30+ years (drinking exceptionally well now but still has life left)

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Food Pairing

Product details

The Sassicaia 1995 from Tenuta San Guido is a legendary Super Tuscan Bordeaux-style blend, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Celebrated for its elegance, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential, this vintage exemplifies Sassicaia’s iconic style and remains one of the most collectable Italian wines worldwide.

For collectors:
A mature, world-class vintage, perfect for drinking now or cellaring further through 2035+, representing a refined expression of Sassicaia’s legendary Bolgheri terroir — a must-have for serious wine enthusiasts.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, or aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Its elegance enhances rich, savoury dishes, making it ideal for gourmet pairings.