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Beyond the Rules: Super Tuscan Pioneers among the World's Great Wines

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-03-24 10:00:00 2026-03-31 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Beyond the Rules: Super Tuscan Pioneers among the World's Great Wines https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/beyond-the-rules-super-tuscan-pioneers-among-the-worlds-great-wines-21728
Explore a global collection in our March auction, where the world’s most prestigious wine regions provide the backdrop for a premier showcase of Tuscan treasures. While the catalogue journeys through the most celebrated wine estates, the sun-drenched slopes of Italy take center stage with a dedicated focus on the legendary Super Tuscans including a plethora of the greats: Tignanello, Sassicaia, Solaia and Ornellaia to name a few. **Please note: This sale has a Buyer's premium of 19.5%.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #821930.
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  • 1999
  • Red
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
  • Bolgheri
  • Tuscany
  • Italy
  • 750ml
Lot 438

1999 Sassicaia Bolgheri - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$400 - CAD$600
Starting Bid
CAD$300
$218.98

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This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1999 Sassicaia Bolgheri - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $400 - $600 with a reserve of $300. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11745.

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This collection was started in the late 1980s, born from a lifelong connection to winemaking with his father. Over the decades, he built an eclectic cellar of more than 150 bottles, largely sourced through private auctions or received as gifts. He took great pride in the collection, keeping it meticulously stored in three large wine refrigerators to ensure every bottle was preserved properly.
1999 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 94 points, Decanter 94 points, Wine & Spirits Magazine 93 points, Wine Spectator 92 points, CellarTracker 92 points. This is the tasting note for 1999 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Wine Spectator - Complex aromas of minerals, berries, tobacco and shells. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a succulent, refined aftertaste. A pretty Sass.