Marchese Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore 2021
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot
Vintage 2021
ABV 14.5%
Experience the refined elegance of Guado al Tasso 2021, a top-tier Bolgheri Super Tuscan red wine crafted from meticulously selected grapes from the 2021 vintage. This vintage was marked by a prolonged drought from June to September, balanced by a rainy winter that replenished deep soil moisture, providing ideal growing conditions in the prestigious Bolgheri wine region of Tuscany.
The 2021 harvest benefited from a cool spring and moderate summer temperatures, ensuring a slow, even ripening process that resulted in whole, healthy berries with exceptional flavour concentration. The grape harvest started with Merlot in early September, followed by Cabernet Franc in mid-September, and concluded with Cabernet Sauvignon at the end of the month.
Each grape variety underwent rigorous double sorting and separate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats to preserve the unique characteristics of each parcel. After malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques, the wine aged gracefully in new French oak barrels until bottling in July 2023.
Tasting Notes:
Guado al Tasso 2021 pours an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, expect complex aromas of ripe currants, juicy blackberries, and vibrant blood orange, enhanced by subtle notes of spices, tobacco, liquorice, and roasted coffee. The palate is rich and persistent, with silky, vibrant tannins delivering a powerful yet graceful finish. This Bolgheri Super Tuscan red wine is perfect for collectors and connoisseurs looking for a wine with outstanding ageing potential.
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.
