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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature, decanting time, and drink window for this wine? Should I use an Ah-So opener?
Serve this mature Sassicaia at 16-18°C. Decant for 1-2 hours to allow it to open up. The drink window is now through 2030 and beyond. Given its age, an Ah-So opener is highly recommended to protect the delicate cork.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this wine and what Asian food pairings would you suggest?
This 1990 Sassicaia is a legendary Super Tuscan, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, offering a full-bodied, complex profile with elegant tertiary notes of leather, tobacco, and dried fruit. It pairs beautifully with rich, savory Asian dishes such as slow-braised beef, Peking duck, Korean BBQ, or aged hard cheeses.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of the wine's label, fill level, and capsule? How should I store this wine at home?
The label is perfect, the fill level is In Neck, and the capsule has no problems. For optimal preservation, store the wine horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature (around 12-15°C) and consistent humidity (around 70%).
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investment value / scores
What are the notable scores for this wine and its investment value?
The 1990 Sassicaia is a highly acclaimed vintage, often scoring in the 96-98 range from critics like Robert Parker and 95+ from Wine Spectator. It holds significant investment value as a collectible and rare Super Tuscan, with excellent aging potential.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering chilled delivery?
This is Europe/Pre-order stock. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is within 2 weeks to Hong Kong, plus an additional 5 business days for delivery to Taiwan.
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authenticity
How can you guarantee the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We source all our wines from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance.
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invoice / certificate of origin
What documentation is provided for corporate orders, especially for EU pre-order SKUs?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at cost upon request.