IronGate Fine Wine Auction
Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
Timed Auction
- 2008
- 750ml
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Bolgheri
- Bolgheri
- Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
- Red
- DD4120
- DD4122
Lot 839
2008 Sassicaia Bolgheri - 750ml - 3 bottle(s)
Estimate: CAD$1,100 - CAD$1,500
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 3 bottle(s) of 2008 Sassicaia Bolgheri - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1100 - $1500 with a reserve of $850. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11201.
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A long-time Calgary collector with an affinity for fine wine, particularly Italian and Bordeaux. Much of the cellar was sourced on allocation and was stored in a temperature-controlled home cellar. Each bottle was inspected for quality and authenticity by a member of the Iron Gate Auctions team.
The score for 2008 Sassicaia Bolgheri is 97 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective.
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