{"product_id":"guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-superiore-matarocchio-2022","title":"Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Matarocchio 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatarocchio from Tenuta Guado al Tasso is a still red wine that expresses the pure essence of Cabernet Franc, originating from the Bolgheri Superiore area. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals intense notes of Mediterranean scrub, plum, chilli chocolate and a hint of mint. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by vibrant freshness and \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its fine structure and persistent finish with hints of roasted coffee, it boasts remarkable ageing potential, making it suitable for a \u003cstrong\u003elong period of cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Upper Maremma, within a plain surrounded by hills known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBolgheri amphitheatre\u003c\/strong\u003e. The area benefits from a \u003cstrong\u003emild maritime climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, where constant breezes moderate temperature fluctuations and ensure excellent sun exposure. The deep soils, with underground water reserves, support the vines and provide great balance. This synergy between soil and microclimate encourages a \u003cstrong\u003eslow and regular phenolic ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the grapes a profile of rare elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003estrictly manual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by the selection of individual berries to preserve the integrity of the fruit. After gentle pressing and cold pre-maceration, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine matures in the same barrels for eighteen months, naturally integrating the contributions of the wood. The best batches are selected to create the \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, which then rests for a further twelve months in the bottle to reach full expressive maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bolgheri designation has a relatively short history, having been established in 1995, but it boasts an international reputation as a new benchmark in the global wine scene. Within this historical context, the Antinori family conceived this pure Cabernet Franc as the highest expression of a single vineyard plot, with the aim of preserving its integrity and most authentic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46939218903211,"sku":"61574","price":392.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-superiore-matarocchio-2022_61574_1_de12df7d-e7f2-47ec-b9bd-52f9871e8c22.webp?v=1779380873","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-superiore-matarocchio-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}