Sassicaia 2003

Tasting notes

"(...) Oddly enough, this vintage offered more overall freshness and balance than the much-celebrated 2004 edition. We all know that 2003 was a very difficult year with scorching hot temperatures that broke all records. Instead of jammy flavors or overt ripeness, this wine has embraced an all-balsam aromatic profile instead. The bouquet opens to dried cassis or red currant with eucalyptus, cola, grilled rosemary and medicinal herb. The tannins are silky and fully integrated within the wine's thick textural richness. (...)"

Source: Monica Larner

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Sassicaia is one of the greatest wines of Italy and one of the first reds produced in Italiy to be in the image of great Bordeaux.

The first vintage was produced in 1968 under the denomination "Vino da tavola" (table wine). It's only around 1990, it has obtained the DOC designation.

Production 100'000 bottles ;

Surface 25 ha ;

Wine variety 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc;

Best vintages 2010, 2008, 2006, 1990, 1985.

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Toscane
  • Appellation Bolgheri
  • Classement DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA (DOC)
  • Vintage 2003
  • Rating Robert Parker : 92 / 100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: until 2025
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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