In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • 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.

History

Il Bruciato launched 2003 as Antinori's accessible Bolgheri DOC second wine.

  1. 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)

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term merlot mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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