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Guado Al Tasso Piccola Annata

1992 Bolgheri Red Blend

The Antinori Guado Al Tasso Piccola Annata from the esteemed Bolgheri region is an exceptional red blend that showcases the area’s unique terroir. This vintage presents a striking ruby hue, reflecting its rich heritage and craftsmanship. With a medium-bodied structure, the wine offers delightful acidity, ensuring a vibrant and lively mouthfeel. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing luscious notes of dark cherries and blackberries, perfectly complemented by hints of spices and earthiness. Although the tannins are firm, they are well-integrated, providing a smooth and structured finish. Interestingly, this wine is crafted in a dry style, allowing the true essence of the fruit and terroir to shine through. Overall, the Antinori Guado Al Tasso Piccola Annata is a remarkable expression of Bolgheri's winemaking prowess, offering an elegant and balanced profile that is sure to impress wine enthusiasts.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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