Sassicaia 2000 (750ML)

93 Points, James Suckling, Wine Spectator: "Shows its class. Loaded with fruit. Rich yet balanced, with lots of jammy and plummy character. Full-bodied, with round tannins and a silky finish. Exotic. Sass made excellent wine again in a less than easy year. Best after 2006. 16,600 cases made, 2,300 cases imported." 10/03

93 Points, Edward Beltrami, Vinous: "Intense dark ruby. Dark berry fruit and exotic spice scents fill the high-toned, penetrating nose. Offers a deep core of beautifully delineated blackberry and blackcurrant flavors layered with bell pepper, dark chocolate and minerals. Smooth tannins frame the very long finish, leaving one with the impression of persistence and balance." 07/03

99 Points, James Button, Decanter: "Initial reviews of Sassicaia 2000 were disparaging but now, at 23 years old, it's into its tertiary phase and in full blossom: pronounced scents of toasted fenugreek seed and fragrant dried fruits are accompanied by a hint of new leather and struck match. Intense and with good concentration, it's still remarkably tight and well integrated, tense and vibrant, showing the warmth of the vintage while retaining the freshness. Nutty and meaty notes add interest to a focused core of tangy red fruits, with a stony element developing with time in the glass. Delicious, exotic and captivating. Poured from magnum." 02/23