Difficult to come up with a note since the wine is still so young and extremely primal. Dark, deep crimson with deep purplish hue. Nose of ripe currants, black/purple fruit extract, sweet beets, dried herbs, and not much more - lacking complexity at this stage, but I am not sure whether this will be the case down the road. Rich, full-bodied, mouth-coating currants on the palate backed up by some herbs and a hint of oak (and derivatives thereof, something like smoky vanilla). Big tannin structure with lots of grip but good sweetness, fruit, and acidity to back it up - very densely packed wine with a structure to age well for ten years and beyond. Too young to evaluate on a personal numerical scale, but it is safe to say that it will be an excellent wine though not a classic one...

Thanks for the note, there's some mags of this available locally at a relatively decent price but per your note I don't think I want to wait 15+ years to try it. Have you tried any other recent young Sassicaia's? I ask because I have a pair of '03s that I'm itching to try.

The 1998 is stunning. Don't waste $150+ opening young ones. Try Saffredi 2004 if you want to open a great young Tuscan.

Dunder -

I have tried the '04 and it was definitely a notch about the '05 (at this stage), but still WAY too young to evaluate properly. If you've got a couple of bottles of the '03, then I think if you pour it into the decanter and let it sit for a couple of hours you should be fine. I also don't think 15+ years for this to be ready - though it no doubt will be drinking beautifully then - but another four or five years for sure to let it soften up and integrate.

jovin -

I would have to agree; best to let these sit for a while... Can't wait to try the Saffredi either...