Sassicaia wine Tuscany Italy sold by Angry Wine Merchant 2006 Tenuta San Guido - Angry Wine Merchant 2006 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy 2006 Tenuta San Guido - Angry Wine Merchant 2006 Tenuta San Guido - Angry Wine Merchant
Sassicaia wine Tuscany Italy sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Tenuta San Guido - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Tenuta San Guido - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Tenuta San Guido - Angry Wine Merchant

2005 Sassicaia

Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc

Italy / Tuscany / Bolgheri  / DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia

$425
RP 93
V 93
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2005 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia – Benchmark Super Tuscan with Old World Finesse

The 2005 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is a beautifully refined vintage that highlights the estate’s unique position in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Known as one of the original Super Tuscan wines, Sassicaia established a new paradigm for Italian reds—Cabernet-based, yet unmistakably rooted in Tuscan terroir.

Tasting Notes

The 2005 offers a restrained, elegant bouquet of dried cherries, crushed herbs, leather, and hints of cedar and iron-rich minerality. On the palate, it delivers fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, with savory flavors of tobacco leaf, red currant, and a subtle touch of spice. It’s a vintage that favors balance over power, with a long, silky finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Sourced exclusively from the Sassicaia vineyard within the San Guido estate in Bolgheri, the 2005 blend consists of approximately **85% Cabernet Sauvignon** and **15% Cabernet Franc**. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation and **24 months of aging in French oak barriques**, about one-third new. The gravelly, well-draining soils of the coastal estate contribute to the wine’s signature refinement.

Investment & Collectibility

While overshadowed by flashier vintages, the 2005 Sassicaia is beloved by collectors for its age-worthy structure and subtle complexity. It is now entering a plateau of drinking maturity, showing beautifully integrated tertiary notes. Perfect for your collection or cellar rotation of top fine Italian wines.

Vintage Insights

The 2005 vintage in Tuscany was cooler and wetter than average, leading to a slower ripening period. For Sassicaia, this translated to a classic, mid-weight expression—less opulent than blockbuster vintages like 2004 or 2006, but with precision and excellent aromatic definition.

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RP 93

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2005 Bolgheri Sassicaia is more of an extrovert and a fast-burner. It is a reflection of a warm vintage and a more pronounced stylistic signature in terms of its winemaking approach. The effect is very beautiful, indeed, with dried cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and grilled herb. Yet, the overall messaging is focused on power and volume. The background music is hard to hear. Despite its opulence, there's less dimension to behold. Brawn trumps finesse and dark fruit covers the ethereal aromas. It is well built, however, and should hold steady for the next ten years, if not more. Reviewed by Monica Larner, Issue date: April 2017. Drinking window: 2017 - 2028.
V 93

Vinous

The 2005 Sassicaia is in a gorgeous spot right now. A super-classic Cabernet Sauvignon bouquet reveals striking nuance as layers of dark fruit begin to unfold on the palate. Smoke, game, licorice, tobacco and menthol add the final shades of nuance. The 2005 doesn't appear to be built for the long haul, but it is very beautiful, complete and rewarding today. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: July 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2025.

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Orders placed Monday through Thursday before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time typically ship the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday will ship the following Monday.

Same-day delivery may be available within the Los Angeles Metro area if placed before noon. Please contact us at (626) 714-7006 to arrange expedited local service.

Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

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In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

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We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 93

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2005 Bolgheri Sassicaia is more of an extrovert and a fast-burner. It is a reflection of a warm vintage and a more pronounced stylistic signature in terms of its winemaking approach. The effect is very beautiful, indeed, with dried cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and grilled herb. Yet, the overall messaging is focused on power and volume. The background music is hard to hear. Despite its opulence, there's less dimension to behold. Brawn trumps finesse and dark fruit covers the ethereal aromas. It is well built, however, and should hold steady for the next ten years, if not more. Reviewed by Monica Larner, Issue date: April 2017. Drinking window: 2017 - 2028.
V 93

Vinous

The 2005 Sassicaia is in a gorgeous spot right now. A super-classic Cabernet Sauvignon bouquet reveals striking nuance as layers of dark fruit begin to unfold on the palate. Smoke, game, licorice, tobacco and menthol add the final shades of nuance. The 2005 doesn't appear to be built for the long haul, but it is very beautiful, complete and rewarding today. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: July 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2025.

2005 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia – Benchmark Super Tuscan with Old World Finesse

The 2005 Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido is a beautifully refined vintage that highlights the estate’s unique position in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Known as one of the original Super Tuscan wines, Sassicaia established a new paradigm for Italian reds—Cabernet-based, yet unmistakably rooted in Tuscan terroir.

Tasting Notes

The 2005 offers a restrained, elegant bouquet of dried cherries, crushed herbs, leather, and hints of cedar and iron-rich minerality. On the palate, it delivers fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, with savory flavors of tobacco leaf, red currant, and a subtle touch of spice. It’s a vintage that favors balance over power, with a long, silky finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Sourced exclusively from the Sassicaia vineyard within the San Guido estate in Bolgheri, the 2005 blend consists of approximately **85% Cabernet Sauvignon** and **15% Cabernet Franc**. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation and **24 months of aging in French oak barriques**, about one-third new. The gravelly, well-draining soils of the coastal estate contribute to the wine’s signature refinement.

Investment & Collectibility

While overshadowed by flashier vintages, the 2005 Sassicaia is beloved by collectors for its age-worthy structure and subtle complexity. It is now entering a plateau of drinking maturity, showing beautifully integrated tertiary notes. Perfect for your collection or cellar rotation of top fine Italian wines.

Vintage Insights

The 2005 vintage in Tuscany was cooler and wetter than average, leading to a slower ripening period. For Sassicaia, this translated to a classic, mid-weight expression—less opulent than blockbuster vintages like 2004 or 2006, but with precision and excellent aromatic definition.

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