A beautifulred blend which showcases the complexity and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir. This wine has been produced since 1990 from vineyards on alluvial soils. The 2013 Guado al Tasso is a wine of great elegance and finesse, gloriously silky and vibrant. A cool vintage with a long growing season, Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) gives minty, herbal notes and crisp tannins. Merlot (25%) gives concentration, texture and a luscious profile of plums and blackberries. The characterful Cabernet Franc (18%) contributes aromatic elegance and a liquorice and cassis finish, whilst Petit Verdot (2%) brings a welcome spice.
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.
