The 2015 Sassicaia in magnum is one of the modern benchmarks for this iconic Super-Tuscan. The vintage across Tuscany was generous and even, producing wines with ripe fruit, polished tannins and vibrant acidity — and in magnum this bottle has aged with remarkable harmony, marrying power and finesse without ever feeling heavy.
On the nose, the wine opens with rich blackcurrant and blackberry, layered with cedar, pencil lead and hints of graphite. Aromatics of violet, tobacco leaf and sweet spice add complexity, with subtle undertones of leather and dried herbs that deepen with air. The fruit profile remains remarkably fresh for its age, balanced by an elegant, almost Burgundian perfume.
The palate is full-bodied yet impeccably poised, with dense dark fruit framed by finely knit tannins and bright acidity that gives both lift and precision. A wave of mineral tension—almost saline in texture—threads through flavours of cassis, plum and a touch of black cherry reduction, leading into a long, resonant finish where cedar, spice and earthy nuances linger.
This is Sassicaia in a grand, composed register: generously fruited but driven by structure, nuance and persistence, with magnum enhancing its aromatic breadth and ageing grace.
95 Corked Points
