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Guado Al Tasso Antinori 2011 (750ML)
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Despite a growing season marked by an unusually hot summer -even for Tuscany- the 2011 Guado Al Tasso Antinori surprises with an aromatic intensity and luxurious silkiness of texture. The wine's concentrated character is a result of meticulous winemaking practices and the careful selection of grapes from single vineyards that thrived amidst the varying weather conditions. The harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot contributes to the wine's complexity of black fruit aromas, licorice on the nose and powerfully refined tannins on the palate. The mouth revels in flavors of blackberry, plum, black pepper, fennel, and tobacco.
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Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Bolgheri
Color
Red
Varietal
Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
95 Points
95 Points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate: "Forever the superstar, the 2011 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso is a delicious wine that never holds back in terms of intensity and seamless integration. Every detail has been finessed. The blend is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Each vineyard parcel is fermented separately to maintain varietal identity. The wine's appearance is dark and luscious with thick extraction and a vibrant dark garnet hue. Generous aromas of dark fruit, tobacco and chocolate lift steadily from the glass. The mouthfeel is soft and yielding with a great sense of tannic persistency that holds up the finish, which can be counted in many long minutes. Give this wine five years or more to fully evolve." 10/14
James Suckling
95 Points
95 Points, James Suckling: "A dense, layered red with asphalt, berry and clove character. Figs too. Full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Needs time to soften. Better in 2017. " 11/14
Antonio Galloni
94 Points
94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2011 Guado al Tasso impresses for its balance and overall harmony. Silky and gracious, the 2011 is built on pure texture and balance. Plums, mocha, espresso and dark spices all blossom in the glass. The 2011 is all about texture persistence. Although the 2011 drinks well young, I also think it will develop nicely in bottle. " 09/14
Wine Spectator
92 Points
92 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "Inky in color and flavor, with black currant and blackberry fruit, this is pure and focused, with well-integrated tannins and a saturated finish echoing the fruit. Best from 2016 through 2024. 3,250 cases imported." 2/15
Decanter
94 Points
94 Points, Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter: "The 2011 vintage was characterised by a spring and late summer which were warm and registered temperatures above normal. The heat of late August caused some irregularity in ripening, mostly in the case of the early ripening Merlot. This caused some loss of production. Renzo Cotarella says the tannin is 'less evolved'. Guado al Tasso 2011, indeed, is the dark side of Bolgheri; blackish in the glass, with black fruits, dark chocolate and cigar box aromas, full on the palate with a youth vintage-Port-like tannin yet a great depth and personality."
