{"product_id":"2008-sassicaia-tenuta-san-guido","title":"Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia \"Sassicaia\" 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"-2\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, Aug 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e($220) The 2008 Sassicaia is \u003cstrong\u003ea rich, deep wine imbued with notable class in its black cherries, plums, grilled herbs, minerals and smoke.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2008 is a decidedly buttoned-up, firm Sassicaia that is currently holding back much of its potential, unlike the 2006 and 2007, both of which were far more obvious wines. Readers who can afford to wait will be treated to a sublime wine once this settles down in bottle. \u003cstrong\u003eMuscular, firm tannins frame the exquisite finish in this dark, implosive Sassicaia.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2008 Sassicaia is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038. \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e96 points\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"-2\"\u003eWine Spectator, Oct 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e($220) Refined and elegant, this is right in step with the reserve of the vintage. Blackberry, plum, cassis and mineral flavors play out with subtle oak spice notes on the finish, where this flexes some muscle. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2014 through 2025. \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e94 points and Collectibles Designation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037339930863,"sku":"3093","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/sassicaia_0f4ea234-6900-4f50-82af-3df9aaf69911.jpg?v=1731311960","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/2008-sassicaia-tenuta-san-guido","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}