Sassicaia 2023

“Very few vintages of this legendary Tuscan wine offer the immediate pleasure, richness and complexity that characterise the 2023 Bolgheri Sassicaia. Tasted both before and after bottling in January 2026, this wine presents itself in its youth as open and generous in an almost uncanny way – a rare quality for a Sassicaia, which is notoriously difficult to fathom at this stage. The aromas initially unfold with wild sage, rosemary and dark fruits, before giving way to a minerality of crushed rock, rose petals and a delicately spiced spectrum of pink peppercorns, nutmeg, aniseed, cardamom, bergamot and blood orange, complemented by a delicate hint of Mentuccia romana, which is sweeter and gentler than classic mint. On the palate, there is a wonderful softness, framed by chalky tannins and mineral tension. The acidity is lively and guarantees excellent Storage potential. The wine remains fluid and supple in the glass, whilst various facets of the bouquet unfold. Like the legendary 1985 vintage, the 2023 vintage was also a difficult and gruelling one, marked by a cold winter, yet it is proof that great pressure can indeed produce diamonds.” Wine Advocate