2008 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy

Lustrous youthful ruby. Balsamic and deep and less lifted than 2021. Just hints of cigar box. Slumbering cherry with hints of cassis. Lush but not rich palate with a good dose of acidity, elegant and vibrant with well-judged sandy tannins building a real unity. Elegant, sleek and fresh.
17++/20, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com (January 2025)