Bolgheri Rosso Cont'Ugo Guado al Tasso Antinori 2016 (750ML)

92 Points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate: "A pure expression of Merlot, the 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Cont'Ugo is a ripe and loosely knit red wine that would wash down nicely with easy pasta dishes. The wine shows the rich softness of the grape with black cherry, tilled earth and Mediterranean herb. The wine is immediately open and accessible...this vintage is a step ahead of the previous editions. You can't go wrong with this informal and generous Tuscan red." 5/16/19

93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2016 Cont'Ugo offers a super-appealing mix of rich, dark fruit and bright acids with notes of black cherry, graphite, plum, chocolate, savory herbs and leather. Another year in bottle has done wonders for the 2016, which is showing very well today. Drink it over the next decade or so." 03/20

92 Points, James Suckling: "A soft and delicious merlot with berry, meat and walnut aromas. Hints of chocolate. Medium body, fine tannins and a delicious, juicy finish. Drink now." 4/19.

92 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "This rich, vibrant red is packed with plum, black cherry and wild thyme flavors, with well-integrated tannins. Flashes of earth, leather and iron segue into the long, fruit-filled aftertaste."