Guado al Tasso Superiore 2022, Bolgheri, geproduceerd door Antinori. Aangeteeld in de kuststreek van Toscane, waar typische Bordeaux-druiven, in plaats van Sangiovese, de overheersende variëteiten zijn. De blend van Guado al Tasso 2022 bestaat uit Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot en Cabernet Franc (geen Syrah), en de alluviale klei-zand- en klei-slibbodems geven de wijn een stevige maar niet al te zware structuur. 2022 was een zwaar jaar voor Bolgheri. Vanaf februari viel er nauwelijks regen, wat leidde tot een achterblijvende groei van de wijnstokken; rond half augustus begon het echter te regenen en kwam de rijping weer op gang. De oogst begon in de derde week van augustus en duurde tot eind september. De opbrengsten waren laag en de druiven waren klein en geconcentreerd. Gezien de omstandigheden van die zomer is deze wijn echter niet het alcoholmonster geworden dat men had kunnen verwachten. Ook de Guado al Tasso Superiore 2022 past in deze trend, met rijp fruit in de mond en rijke tannines op de achtergrond.
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.