A Delicious Journey with 2020 Sassicaia: Thanksgiving and Beyond
If you're looking to elevate your Thanksgiving dinner and kick off the holiday season in style, consider opening a bottle of 2020 Sassicaia. This Italian red wine, known for its distinctive character, was the perfect companion for our spicy aloo tikki burgers this year. Pouring the Sassicaia revealed an initial burst of red fruit, blackberry, and oak. After a 90-minute decant—a brief time spent setting up our Christmas tree and baking pumpkin pie—the wine developed richer notes of dark plum, blackberry, pomegranate, cranberry, rosemary, and dark chocolate. The acidity and tannins were remarkably balanced, creating a smooth and enjoyable drinking…