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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2026 to 2043.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2018 | 2015 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: cassis, graphite, violet, sweet cedar
Palate: blackcurrant, iron, polished oak, tobacco
Antinori's flagship Bolgheri Superiore DOC, a polished Bordeaux blend from the family's coastal Bolgheri estate.
What it pairs with
- Rib of beef, dry-aged Bolgheri Cabernet structure for dry-aged beef.More wines for beef and red meat →Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina T-bone classic with Bordeaux-blend weight.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Aged hard cheese with truffle honey Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Guado al Tasso
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged hard cheese with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Antinori's Bolgheri flagship, first vintage 1990 from the family's coastal estate established 1932. Bolgheri Superiore DOC.
- 1990First Guado al Tasso vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Guado al Tasso · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (5%)
- Classification
- Bolgheri Superiore DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques, around half new
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 130 to 220 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Guado al Tasso
What does Guado al Tasso taste like?
On the nose, cassis, graphite, violet, sweet cedar. On the palate, blackcurrant, iron, polished oak, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Antinori's flagship Bolgheri Superiore DOC, a polished Bordeaux blend from the family's coastal Bolgheri estate.
When should I drink Guado al Tasso?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Guado al Tasso?
Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged hard cheese with truffle honey. Bolgheri Cabernet structure for dry-aged beef.
What grapes are in Guado al Tasso?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (5%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri Superiore DOC.
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