Style
One of Italy's most iconic Super Tuscans, Guado al Tasso is the flagship wine of the Marchesi Antinori estate in Bolgheri. Produced from meticulously selected vineyard parcels within the celebrated Bolgheri Amphitheatre, this world-class Bordeaux-style blend combines remarkable power with elegance, precision, and exceptional ageing potential.
Region
Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Grape Varieties
A blend of:
Nose
Intense and beautifully expressive with aromas of ripe plum, blackberry and blackcurrant, layered with notes of tobacco, liquorice root, blood orange, fresh mint and subtle Mediterranean herbs. As the wine evolves in the glass, delicate hints of graphite and cedar emerge, adding further complexity.
Palate
Full-bodied, concentrated and impeccably balanced. Rich layers of dark berry fruit are supported by silky yet powerful tannins, vibrant acidity and exceptional depth. The wine displays remarkable harmony between fruit, oak and minerality, delivering both generosity and refinement.
Structure
Finish
Exceptionally long, elegant and persistent, with lingering notes of black fruit, cocoa, tobacco, liquorice and fine spice carried by remarkable freshness.
Guado al Tasso is widely regarded as one of the benchmark wines of Bolgheri and a modern icon of Italian winemaking. Combining the richness and structure of Bordeaux varieties with the warmth and character of the Tuscan coast, it consistently ranks among Italy's finest collectible wines. The 2023 vintage offers outstanding concentration, freshness and balance, making it both approachable in its youth and capable of long-term cellaring.
The 2023 growing season began with a mild winter followed by beneficial spring rainfall. Warm, dry conditions during July encouraged healthy vine development, while cooler temperatures and late-summer showers allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. Harvest commenced with Merlot in early September, followed by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in fruit of exceptional quality, concentration and aromatic purity.
Drink: 2027–2050
Although already showing remarkable harmony, the 2023 vintage will reward patience and continue to develop additional complexity over the next two decades.
A magnificent companion to refined cuisine, pairing beautifully with:
Serving Temperature: 17–18°C
Decant: 2 hours recommended for younger vintages to reveal the wine's full aromatic complexity.
The 2023 vintage has been praised for its remarkable balance, depth and ageing potential, with early reviews highlighting its concentrated fruit, polished tannins and refined structure. It is expected to become another outstanding release in the long history of Guado al Tasso.
