Guado al Tasso by Tenuta Guado al Tasso

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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 Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
Bolgheri Cabernet structure for dry-aged beef.
Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
T-bone classic with Bordeaux-blend weight.
Aged hard cheese with truffle honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.

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.

1990 — First Guado al Tasso vintage

Facts

Producer: Tenuta Guado al Tasso
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 97 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2018)
Vinous 97 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

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.

Guado al Tasso