Tenuta San Guido
Sassicaia 2017
Italy
About the SessionItaly dominates the auction, led by a considerable depth of Tuscan greats. Fontodi spans the full range of the estate from the benchmark Chianti Classico through multiple vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve, their iconic Sangiovese IGT, to the crown jewel Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The jewel in the crown of Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is well represented with offerings from Il Poggione, Casanova di Neri, Silvio Nardi, and the rare Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta. A group of curated Italian Collections rounds out the Italian session, offering mixed selections ideal for those seeking range across multiple producers in a single lot.
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Critics Ratings
“Lustrous deep ruby. Just a touch of undergrowth and cherry with a hint of cassis mingling with savoury cigar-box and salty, minerally notes. Succulent and polished fruit with beautiful finely ground tannins coating the fruit. Ends really fresh and with a grip of fine tannins on the finish.” - Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jun 2025)
“A taut, densely wrought red, with black currant, black cherry, iron, wild herb and spice flavors matched to the elegant frame and restrained character. Balanced and long, this has a distinctly Old World feel and looks set to unravel its complex facets slowly. Terrific length.” - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 95/100 (Oct 2020)
“The 2017 Sassicaia shows the natural richness and intensity of the year while retaining its mid-weight sense of balance and overall poise. A burst of super-ripe red cherry and plum fruit makes a strong opening statement. Mocha, cinnamon, leather and dried herbs appear later, adding aromatic lift.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 94/100 (Dec 2020)
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