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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
- Lasagna alla bolognese Cabernet-led blend for meat lasagna.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Margherita pizza Bright acidity with tomato.More wines for pizza →
- Roast chicken with rosemary Mid-weight Bolgheri for roast poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
With cheese
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.
- 2003First Il Bruciato vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Guado al Tasso · visiting guide
- 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
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.
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