Guado al Tasso Superiore 2022, Bolgheri, hergestellt von Antinori. Der Wein stammt aus der Küstenregion der Toskana, wo typische Bordeaux-Rebsorten anstelle von Sangiovese vorherrschen. Die Cuvée des Guado al Tasso 2022 besteht aus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot und Cabernet Franc (ohne Syrah), und die alluvialen, lehm-sandigen sowie lehm-schluffigen Böden verleihen dem Wein eine feste, aber nicht übermäßig schwere Struktur. 2022 war ein schwieriges Jahr für Bolgheri. Ab Februar gab es kaum Niederschläge, was zu einem verkümmerten Wachstum der Reben führte; Mitte August setzte jedoch Regen ein, und die Reifung setzte wieder ein. Die Lese begann in der dritten Augustwoche und dauerte bis Ende September. Die Erträge waren gering, und die Beeren waren klein und konzentriert. Dennoch entwickelte sich dieser Wein angesichts der Bedingungen jenes Sommers nicht zu dem alkoholstarken „Monster“, das man hätte erwarten können. Auch der Guado al Tasso Superiore 2022 folgt diesem Trend, mit reifen Fruchtaromen am Gaumen und reichhaltigen Tanninen im Hintergrund.
Robert Parker (96)
The Marchesi Antinori 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso (a blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot) is an unexpected wine. I was prepared for more overt ripeness but instead was greeted by a delightful mineral note of graphite or lead pencil that gives much needed contouring to this full-bodied Tuscan red. The wine is velvety and richly textured at its core, but it is also seamless with very pleasurable sweetness. All new oak adds hints of vanilla and spice. If you follow this wine, you'll notice that the percentage of Cabernet Franc has been increasing in tiny notches over the years. "Blending is key to achieving balance in a vintage like this," says Marchesi Antinori Managing Director Renzo Cotarella.
Winespectator (93)
An expressive, polished red, featuring black cherry, blackberry, floral, iron and oak spice aromas and flavors. Fluid and juicy, with refined tannins for support and echoes of fruit and spices on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Vinous (94)
The 2022 Guado al Tasso is laced with hints of plum, espresso, nutmeg, licorice, incense, lavender and dried herbs. Medium in body, with fine persistence and tons of class, Guado al Tasso has a lot to offer. There is a bit of tightness that is a reminder of the challenges of the growing season. A burst of dark fruit, exotic spice and sweet spice punctuates the finale. This is a terrific wine for the year. The blend is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot. Late-season September rains were especially penalizing for Cabernet Sauvignon, hence the greater presence of Cabernet Franc and Merlot in the blend.
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2022 Guado Al Tasso has a saturated purple/magenta color and is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot. The nose shows off ripe primary fruit of fresh blueberries, blackberries, leather, violets, wet stone, and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, it fills the palate but remains fresh and even, with plush, ripe tannins, delicate warming spice, and a long finish. While it has the richness and ripe fruit one comes to expect from this estate, it offers exceptional refinement as well.