Name: SASSICAIA TENUTA SAN GUIDO 1985
SKU: RARE-0010
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SASSICAIA TENUTA SAN GUIDO 1985

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R61000,00

WHY IS THIS SPECIAL?

The 1985 Sassicaia is often considered the “perfect vintage” and is one of the most celebrated Italian wines ever made.
It was the first Italian wine to receive 100 points from Robert Parker, bringing global fame to Sassicaia and Super Tuscans.
Tenuta San Guido pioneered Bordeaux-style wines in Tuscany, breaking the rules of traditional Italian winemaking.
The 1985 vintage is still sought after by collectors, with bottles fetching extremely high prices at auctions.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

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

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Intense and complex, with notes of blackcurrant, dried cherries, cedar, leather, tobacco, graphite, and earthy truffle

Palate: Silky yet powerful, with well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, and layers of dark fruit, spice, and minerality

Finish: The finish is exceptionally long and elegant

Ageing Potential: One of the greatest ageing Sassicaia vintages—still remarkable today at nearly 40 years old

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Food Pairing

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The Sassicaia 1985 from Tenuta San Guido is an iconic Super Tuscan and one of Italy’s most collectable wines. A Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, this vintage exemplifies elegance, balance, and age-worthy complexity. Revered by collectors worldwide, it is a milestone in Italian wine history and a symbol of Tuscan winemaking excellence.

For collectors: A legendary vintage, cellar-worthy for decades, representing Sassicaia’s timeless elegance, sophistication, and collectable rarity — a must-have for serious wine enthusiasts.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with braised or roasted lamb, filet mignon, beef Wellington, truffle-infused dishes, or aged hard cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano-Reggiano.