Elegance and structure from the Tuscan coast
Guado al Tasso Bolgheri DOC Superiore 2021 is Marchesi Antinori's flagship wine, produced at the renowned Tenuta Guado al Tasso estate. A refined blend of approximately 55–62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15–25% Merlot, 15–18% Cabernet Franc, and 2–3% Petit Verdot, this wine expresses the complexity of the Bolgheri terroir.
✨ Features
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Format: 0.75 L
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Vintage: 2021
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Alcohol content: approximately 14–14.5% vol
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Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 55–62%, Merlot 15–25%, Cabernet Franc 15–18%, Petit Verdot 2–3%
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Denomination: Bolgheri DOC Superiore
🍇 Vinification and Aging
The grapes are selected by parcel and ferment in stainless steel for 15–20 days. Malolactic fermentation follows in new barriques and the wine ages for approximately 18 months in French oak, followed by a further 18 months in the bottle.
🍷 Tasting notes
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Color: Intense ruby red with purple reflections
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Nose: Complex aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, tobacco, sweet spices, menthol, roasted coffee and eucalyptus
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Taste: Rich and harmonious, silky tannins, power and finesse with a long and persistent finish
🍽️ Recommended pairings
Perfect with roast meats, game, truffles, rustic meat dishes, and mature cheeses. Serve at approximately 16-18°C.
🏆 Awards
Awarded scores between 95 and 98 by international critics such as Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, James Suckling, and Antonio Galloni. Bibenda 5 Grappoli.
⚠️ Allergens
Contains sulphites.
