Iron Gate Auctions
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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Nov 5, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 12, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 1998
  • 750ml
  • Italy
  • Tuscany
  • Bolgheri
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
  • Red
  • HH3303
  • HH3303
Lot 749

1998 Sassicaia Bolgheri - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$480 - CAD$650

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1998 Sassicaia Bolgheri - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $480 - $650 with a reserve of $380. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11558.

Condition

Wine in this lot has following conditions - Base Of Neck.

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A consignor from Quebec who has been collecting fine wine for a while. His collection focuses on blue chip producers from Italy and France and was procured through the SAQ and trusted retailers. Prior to auction the bottles were stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled cellar.
The score for 1998 Sassicaia Bolgheri is 91+ points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 1998 Bolgheri Sassicaia presents an interesting challenge and counter position. It feels like it is traveling at two speeds. On first nose, you are reminded of its age thanks to oxidized tones of dried spice, cumin, cured meat and bresaola. Despite the wine's clearly evolved state, it also bursts forth with an impressive charge of dark fruit integrity, fullness and freshness. Lingering mineral tones add polished elegance and a sense of delineated grace that is memorable and ultimately very beautiful. Those marine tones appear throughout the texture of this wine like a delicate embroidery. If the wine appears huddled and hunched down on first approach, you find that it suddenly stands tall and glorious after a few quick swirls of the glass.