In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet
Palate: dark plum, iron, wild herbs
Guado al Tasso's second wine, accessible Bolgheri DOC Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah blend.
What it pairs with
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Lasagna alla bolognese
Cabernet-led blend for meat lasagna. -
Margherita pizza
Bright acidity with tomato. -
Roast chicken with rosemary
Mid-weight Bolgheri for roast poultry.
How to serve Il Bruciato
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lasagna alla bolognese, Margherita pizza, Roast chicken with rosemary. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Il Bruciato launched 2003 as Antinori's accessible Bolgheri DOC second wine.
- 2003 — First Il Bruciato vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Guado al Tasso
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Bolgheri DOC
- Oak
- 10 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Scores
- Wine Advocate 90 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Il Bruciato
What does Il Bruciato taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet. On the palate, dark plum, iron, wild herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Guado al Tasso's second wine, accessible Bolgheri DOC Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah blend.
When should I drink Il Bruciato?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Il Bruciato?
Lasagna alla bolognese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Margherita pizza and Roast chicken with rosemary. Cabernet-led blend for meat lasagna.
What grapes are in Il Bruciato?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri DOC.