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90
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
I disagree with Wine Spectator’s 94-point rating. Maybe I have a bias after years of being underwhelmed by sassicaia, Italy’s most famous wine, but not without effort; I’ve done three different vertical tastings and have yet to be blown away. This vintage, tasted twice, is no different. Excellent flavour depth, solid and complex, but sinewy to the point of tartness. LCBO 480533
- Price:
- $168.45
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Sassicaia
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Tuscany
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