Marchese Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore 2020
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Vintage 2020
ABV 14.5%
Experience the elegance of Guado al Tasso 2020, a prestigious Tuscan red wine crafted from select vineyard blocks in the Bolgheri region of Italy. This vintage benefits from ideal weather conditions, resulting in a balanced, refined wine perfect for collectors and connoisseurs seeking high-quality Italian Cabernet Sauvignon blends.
Vintage Overview
The 2020 growing season began with mild winter weather and occasional rain, followed by a brief cold snap in March that affected only the youngest Cabernet Franc vines. Despite a slight reduction in yields, the grape quality remained superb. Spring brought warm temperatures and healthy flowering from late May to early June, while the summer stayed hot and dry with no extreme heat events. Cool nights and light rains in late September to October created perfect temperature swings, enhancing the complexity and depth of the fruit.
Winemaking Process
The grapes for Guado al Tasso 2020 were meticulously hand-harvested and sorted twice to ensure only perfectly ripe berries were used. Each vineyard block was vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for 15 to 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques. The wine aged in new French oak barrels until bottling in June 2022, enhancing its aromatic profile and texture.
Tasting Notes
This wine displays a deep ruby red colour, with enticing aromas of dark berries, sweet spices, toasted oak, and earthy forest floor notes. On the palate, it boasts well-balanced, silky tannins and a persistent finish. Guado al Tasso 2020 is approachable now but also offers outstanding ageing potential for wine enthusiasts looking to cellar a premium Italian red wine.
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.
