2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur a child of the Andes

a child of the Andes

Simplicity is not however banal: the nose hints of red fruits

juicy raspberries

Wood aging and black fruits are still prominent and need to soften

2022 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur a child of the AndesPlenty of red currant, cedar, iron and terra cotta aromas follow through to a medium to full body with graphite, sandalwood, red currants and fresh Mediterranean herbs such as thyme and rosemary. The tannins are chewy but polished in texture. This is a Sassicaia that needs three or four years of bottle age to come together and soften. A structured wine for the cellar. Try after 2029. 98 Pts James Suckling