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

a child of the Andes

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

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

white fruits and a touch of citrus

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