Antinori - Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore 2020 (750ml) Loire ValleyCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and sometimes a small share of Petit Verdot, to represent the elegance, complexity and structure of the Bolgheri terroir. It has been produced since 1990 from vineyards located on a soil of alluvial origin, from clayey sandy to clayey silty, with the presence of Bolgheri agglomerate (skeleton). Guado al Tasso 2020 has an intense ruby red color. The nose is striking for the notes of small black fruits, sweet
expressing unique Earth notes
This natural sweet wine is made from sun-ripened Pedro Ximénez grapes aged in oak through the “criaderas y soleras” system
some of the lowest acid levels in years isn’t a big issue as it is easily corrected in the cellar
the wine ferments in steel tanks and ages in new barriques for 18 months
We certainly don’t expect to sell scores of cases of this obscure variety (Kefrankos aka Blaufrankisch in neighboring Austria) from a little-known location (Sopron
The Syrah and the Cinsault bring their structure and elegance
It finishes with typical notes of pepper and earth
Soil type The Côtes du Rhône is made from various type of soils
As the winery’s most important and awarded wine
The skins are basket press
supple finish
Deep garnet-purple in color
