Marchese Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore 2019
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2019
ABV 14.5%
Discover the exquisite Guado al Tasso 2019, a celebrated Tuscan red crafted from carefully selected Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This prestigious Italian wine benefits from the unique 2019 growing season, marked by cool spring weather and ideal late summer sun, producing grapes of unparalleled quality and flavour.
Vintage
The 2019 vintage experienced a cool April and May, delaying initial vine growth, but warm, dry conditions in July promoted full grape maturity. The grapes developed lighter, loosely packed clusters, especially in late-ripening varieties, leading to enhanced flavour concentration. Stable sunny days in August and September allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly, culminating in a harvest starting mid-September and finishing in early October.
Vinification
At the winery, grapes underwent meticulous double sorting before fermentation to ensure only the finest berries were used. Each vineyard parcel was fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for 15 to 20 days. Following fermentation, the wine aged in new French oak barriques, completing malolactic fermentation by year-end. The final blend, crafted from the best vineyard blocks, was aged further until bottling in June 2021.
Tasting Notes
Guado al Tasso 2019 boasts a deep ruby red colour with a complex bouquet of tobacco, liquorice, ripe plums, balsamic hints, and subtle toasted coffee aromas. On the palate, it reveals remarkable aromatic precision, a savoury character, and silky, well-structured tannins. This full-bodied Tuscan red wine promises outstanding ageing potential, perfect for collectors and connoisseurs.
Discover Guado al Tasso Estate Premium Bolgheri DOC Wines from Upper Maremma Coast Located in the prestigious Bolgheri DOC wine region on the scenic upper Maremma coast of Tuscany, the Guado al Tasso estate is a shining gem for Italian wine lovers. Nestled approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Florence, this award-winning Bolgheri estate produces some of the finest Italian red wines, celebrated both locally and internationally.
Established within the Bolgheri DOC appellation, officially recognized since 1995, Guado al Tasso benefits from a unique terroir surrounded by the iconic "Bolgheri Amphitheatre" a striking landscape of rolling hills that encircle a vast, fertile plain. The estate spans over 320 hectares (790 acres) of meticulously maintained vineyards, ideal for growing premium grape varieties.
The vineyards feature expertly cultivated Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, as well as Vermentino Nero and Vermentino Bianco grapes, making Guado al Tasso a renowned source for quality Tuscan wines. Thanks to the proximity of the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea, the estate enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with constant sea breezes that temper summer heat and soften winter chills. This optimal climate ensures exceptional sunlight exposure and consistently clear skies, perfect for producing rich, flavourful grapes.
