1997 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 95 points, The Wine Advocate 94 points, Wine Spectator 94 points. This is the tasting note for 1997 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Producer Notes - Tenuta San Guido is much better known by the name of its most famous wine – Sassicaia. It is located in the Tuscan region of Maremma, and is has its own single-estate DOC appellation (Bolgheri Sassicaia) applied to its flagship label. Sassicaia, one of the original Super Tuscan wines, is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon with a small amount of Cabernet Franc. It is known for its supple texture, elegance and perfume. The grapes that go into Sassicaia are picked just before they reach full ripeness, which contributes to finesse and fragrance as well as a lower alcohol levels. After two weeks' fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine is aged for around 24 months in French oak barrels (around 20 percent of which are new).. 1998 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 98 points, Decanter 98 points, Winedoctor 98 points. This is the tasting note for 1998 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Robert Parker - 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.. 1996 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - Decanter 98 points. 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..