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Il Guado

2006 Bolgheri 80% Cabernet, 20% Merlot

Poggio Alle Querce Il Guado, a captivating red wine from the renowned Bolgheri region, elegantly showcases the artful blend of eighty percent Cabernet and twenty percent Merlot. This wine enchants the senses with its deep ruby hue, inviting you to savor its rich bouquet of dark fruit, complemented by nuanced hints of tobacco and delicate spice. With a medium body that balances perfectly with its lively acidity, it provides a refreshing mouthfeel, making it as delightful on its own as it is with flavorful dishes. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, adding structure without overwhelming the palate. This wine is beautifully dry, allowing the fruit's character to shine through while maintaining a sophisticated complexity that speaks to its vintage. A wonderful representation of Bolgheri's terroir, Poggio Alle Querce Il Guado is a true testament to the quality of Italian winemaking.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Cedar

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Cedar

Cedar

Region:


Bolgheri
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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