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Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2000 - Guado al Tasso
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The Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC from Tenuta Guado al Tasso is the flagship of the Bolgheri estate of the legendary Antinori family. This unique red wine offers nuances of ripe red and black berries and dark chocolate, complemented by spicy roasted aromas and aromatic Arabica coffee. On the palate, it is complex and balanced, elegant and linear, with an excellent structure and soft tannins. The very long finish is in harmony with the aromas and gives an enjoyable persistent aftertaste.
Vinification of Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC from Guado al Tasso
For this Bolgheri Superiore, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, sometimes a little Petit Verdot, are vinified in a cuvée. This award-winning and renowned terroir wine from Tenuta Guado al Tasso has been produced since 1990.
The grapes are carefully harvested by hand, destemmed in the cellar and selected before being pressed separately according to grape variety. The alcoholic fermentation and maceration of the individual varieties takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for a period of 15 to 20 days. During this time, the skinned cap is lifted and the wine is oxygenated, depending on the needs of the individual grape varieties. After the skins have been removed, the wines are transferred to new barriques, where malolactic fermentation takes place by the end of the year, followed by 18 months of ageing. After careful control of each barrique, the cuvée of the wines is made and the Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore is bottled, where it matures for a further 10 months before being sold.
Food pairings for the Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore from Guado al Tasso
Enjoy this delicious Bolgheri Terroir wine as a perfect accompaniment to braised and grilled meats, game, medium mature cheeses, rustic dishes of Tuscan tradition.
Awards for Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC
- Wine & Spirits: 93 points for 2000
- Wine Spectator: 93 points for 2000
- Stephen Tanzer: 93 points for 2000
- Falstaff: 91 points for 2000
- Duemilavini: 5 grapes for 2000
| Product type: | Wine |
| Style of Wine: | Red Wine |
| Type of Wine: | Still Wine |
| Wine Color: | Red |
| Sweetness: | dry |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Tuscany (IT) |
| Sub region: | Bolgheri DOC |
| Occasion & Theme: | family event , gift for good friends , Fireplace evening , Christmas |
| Ageing: | small barrel |
| Grape Variety: | Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot |
| Vintage: | 2000 |
| Quality Classification & Rating: | Superiore , DOC Denominazione di origine controllata |
| Awards: | Bibenda (Duemilavini) - 5 Grapes , Falstaff - 91 points , Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - 93 Points , Wine Spectator - 93 Points , Wine & Spirits Magazine - 93 Punkte |
| Soil & Location: | meeresnah , Sand , Löss |
| Harvest Method: | Handpicked |
| Maturation: | French Oak , Barrique 225 L , bottle-aged , new oak barrels |
| Duration of maturation (in Months): | 28 |
| Aromas & Palate Notes: | berry fruit , stone fruits , spicy |
| Mouthfeel/ Texture: | melt-in-the-mouth , velvety , gripping , dense |
| Finish: | very long |
| Optimal serving temperature in °C: | 15 - 18 |
| Style: | Old World , Warm Climate Winegrowing Region , classic , modern , elegant |
| Food Pairing: | dark food , bright, hearty dishes , spicy food |
| Glass Recommendation: | Bordeaux Glass |
| Bottle Design & Features: | Bordeaux Style , classic , elegant |
| Bottle size in L: | 0.75 |
| Closure: | Cork |
| storage capacity in years from the vintage year: | 25 |
| Alcohol % ABV: | 13.5 |
| Allergens & Misc. Ingredients: | Contains Sulphites and Sulphur Dioxide |
| Distributor: | Marchesi Antinori S.p.A. - Piazza degli Antinori 3 - 50123 Firenze - Italien |
