Marchese Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore 2022
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot
Vintage 2022
ABV 14%
Experience the exceptional quality of Guado al Tasso 2022, a luxurious red wine from the prestigious Bolgheri region in Italy. This vintage reflects a unique growing season marked by drought conditions and timely August rains that perfectly balanced grape ripening, resulting in an intense, full-bodied wine with remarkable complexity.
Vintage
The 2022 season in Bolgheri was characterised by an early budbreak and slowed vegetative growth due to prolonged drought, balanced by beneficial rain showers in mid-August. These conditions produced smaller but perfectly ripe berries with balanced sugar, acidity, and flavour concentration. The harvest was meticulously staggered: Merlot in early September, Cabernet Franc mid-September, and Cabernet Sauvignon late September.
Vinification
Each grape variety was handpicked and sorted twice to ensure only the finest ripe berries were fermented. Grapes from distinct vineyard parcels were fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for 18-25 days. Following fermentation, the wine completed malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques before blending the top vineyard selections. Guado al Tasso 2022 then matured in new French oak barrels until bottling in May 2024.
Tasting Notes:
Guado al Tasso 2022 displays a deep ruby red colour with an aromatic bouquet of fresh red fruits, floral hints, and subtle sweet spices like tobacco and liquorice root. The palate is silky, savoury, and well-structured with elegant tannins, offering immediate enjoyment and excellent ageing potential over the coming years.
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.
