Antinori Bolgheri Guado Al Tasso 2020 Double Magnum 3L

780,00 €

The expression of the Bolgheri terroir in a great red wine from Tuscany
Emblematic cru of the Tenuta Guado al Tasso, property of the prestigious Maison Antinori, Guado al Tasso is one of the greatest “Super-Tuscans”.

Located about 80 kilometers southwest of Florence near the medieval village of Bolgheri in the Maremma region of Tuscany in Italy, the Tenuta Guado al Tasso enjoys an ideal location, in the heart of the famous Bolgheri Superiore DOC appellation.

In a blend that brings together Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and a touch of Petit Verdot (3%), Guado al Tasso transcribes the elegance and complexity of the terroir of the DOC Bolgheri Superiore.

After undergoing two successive selections, the rigorously selected berries were vinified separately, respecting the origin of each plot. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks before the wine undergoes its complete malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. Guado al Tasso was then aged in French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. Once the final blend has been made, Guado al Tasso benefits from further aging in barrels for 6 months before bottling.

Intensely aromatic, Guado al Tasso marvelously expresses all the typicality of each of the grape varieties used in its blend. The bouquet reveals delicious notes of black fruits and spices. On the palate, Guado al Tasso wraps the palate in a succession of gourmet sensations revealing the sapid generosity of the wine, deliciously structured by the richness of the Merlot frame while the Cabernet Franc brings balance and tannins on spicy notes reminiscent of the imprint of Petit Verdot.

Powerful, concentrated and elegant, Guado al Tasso displays the class of the greatest Bolgheri in a vintage destined for a superb evolution in the bottle.

Extremely limited quantity!

97 points by Parker

Description

Tenuta Guado al Tasso covers 1,000 hectares, including 320 hectares of vines, nestled in an exceptional terroir. The vineyards are planted on clay-loam and fine gravel soils known as “scheletro” or “Bolgheri agglomerate”, offering ideal conditions for vine-growing. Situated in the spectacular “Bolgheri amphitheatre”, the Tenuta is surrounded by rolling hills, bordered by fields of olive trees and sunflowers, creating a breathtaking landscape.

Throughout the year, the estate enjoys a mild, temperate climate thanks to the maritime influence of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which moderates temperatures and favors optimal ripening of the grapes. This unique terroir and favorable climate combine to produce wines of remarkable quality, true to the expression of the place.

The first vintage of Guado al Tasso was produced in 1990. Named in honor of the many badgers (“tasso” in Italian) that inhabit the estate, this DOC Bolgheri Superiore wine symbolizes the intimate relationship between nature and the estate.

Additional information

Type	Rouge
Appellation	Bolgheri
Bouche	Baignant la bouche d’une richesse avec des tanins soyeux. Il a une finale longue et laisse un goût persistant de petits fruits noirs mûrs. Guado al Tasso est une harmonie de saveurs et est magnifiquem
Couleur	Rouge
Garde	A boire ou à garder
Nez	Le vin commence a bien développer ses arômes spécifiques offrant une fraîcheur aromatique avec des notes douces de noix et mentholées qui sont équilibrées par des senteurs de fruits noirs.
Oeil	Rouge intense
Ouvrir	1/2H avant de servir
Pays	Italie
Servir	Servir entre 16°C et 18°C
Maison	Antinori
Format	Bouteille 75cl