Vineyard: Bolgheri
Vinification: The grapes, upon their delivery to the cellars, were selected in two different phases: first upon their arrival and then during the destemming in order to guarantee that only the finest part of the crop went into the fermentation tanks. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a occasionally a small amount of Petit Verdot. The grapes were fermented for a period of 15-20 days in stainless steel tanks. After being run off its skins, the wine went directly into small oak barrels where, by the end of the year, the malolactic fermentation was completed. In the month of February the wine of the finest parcels was selected and blended together. Guado al Tasso then went back into new French oak barrels where it aged until bottling in July of 2018.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color. The nose expresses pleasurable notes of fruit and sweet spices: plums, blueberry jam, liquorices root, leather, and some touch of mint, which add freshness and complexity. The palate is long and dynamic, accompanied by supple and elegant tannin. A vintage, the 2016, of exceptional elegance.
Paired with: Grilled red meat.
Served at: 18°C.
Aging potential: For the next 6-8 years from the harvest.
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“When the opportunity arose to create an organization strictly limited to family businesses operating in famous wine producing regions and creating fine wines, we were enthusiastic. The possibility of being able to exchange ideas with other producers and from a family business point of view seemed for us great importance”