Guado al Tasso Superiore 2022, Bolgheri, produit par Antinori. Issu de la région côtière de Toscane, où ce sont les cépages typiques de Bordeaux, plutôt que le Sangiovese, qui prédominent. L'assemblage du Guado al Tasso 2022 comprend du Cabernet Sauvignon, du Merlot et du Cabernet Franc (sans Syrah), et les sols alluviaux argilo-sableux et argilo-limoneux confèrent au vin une structure ferme sans être trop lourde. 2022 a été une année difficile pour Bolgheri. Dès février, les précipitations se sont faites rares, ce qui a freiné la croissance de la vigne ; cependant, la pluie a commencé à tomber vers la mi-août, et la maturation a repris. Les vendanges ont débuté au cours de la troisième semaine d’août et se sont poursuivies jusqu’à la fin septembre. Les rendements ont été faibles et les baies, petites et concentrées. Néanmoins, compte tenu des conditions de cet été-là, ce vin ne s’est pas révélé être le monstre à forte teneur en alcool auquel on aurait pu s’attendre. Le Guado al Tasso Superiore 2022 s’inscrit également dans cette tendance, avec des arômes de fruits mûrs en bouche et des tanins riches en arrière-plan.
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.