The Guado al Tasso estate is located in the small but prestigious Bolgheri DOC, on the coast of upper Maremma, about 100km southwest of Florence. This wine has been produced since 1990 and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Now at peak maturity, it exudes wonderful notes of cassis, tobacco, woodsmoke, truffle and cedar.
Producer Information
Tenuta Guado al Tasso is a Tuscan wine estate located on rolling hills near the coast in the Bolgheri amphitheater. It is a part of the Marchesi Antinori group, and is known for its wines made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, rather than the region’s famous Sangiovese grape.There are 300 hectares (750 acres) planted with vines on the property. The proximity to the coast provides the vineyards with plentiful sea breezes which moderate the warm, sunny climate, while at the same time minimizing cloud cover.This means that the grapes can reach full ripeness while retaining acidity, which is essential to make a complex, balanced wine.
