1985 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri (Torn Capsule) Spanish green olives and violets

green olives and violets

there is stunning

but also impeccable in its balance

good acidity and freshness

bursting from the glass with an extravagant bouquet of wild berries

1985 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri (Torn Capsule) Spanish green olives and violets"Wow, this is practically bursting out of the glass and out of the line up. Black olive tapenade, salty anchovy tang, rosemary and sage, against the black cherry and redcurrant fruit. Incredible testament to the life possible in Sassicaia. Get hold of this wine if you possibly can. The still present tannins are not trying to exert an influence, they are simply confident of keeping the fruit gently cradled and in line. A peculiar vintage because of a