{"product_id":"guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-contugo-2024","title":"Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Cont'Ugo 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCont’Ugo by Tenuta Guado al Tasso is a still red wine from Tuscany with the Bolgheri designation, offering a bold expression of Merlot. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby red colour, revealing aromas of cherry, morello cherry and raspberry, combined with hints of sweet spices and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it stands out for its full and balanced style, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egood persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its structure, refined in oak barrels, intertwines with a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct fruity texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this sensory profile ideal for accompanying dishes based on red meats, game or mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of Tenuta Guado al Tasso are located along the Tuscan coast, in the Upper Maremma. The area, known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBolgheri amphitheatre\u003c\/strong\u003e, is situated at an altitude of about sixty metres above sea level and is protected by the surrounding hills. The mild maritime microclimate, refreshed by Mediterranean breezes, ensures even ripening of the grapes. The soils of \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a clay-silt and clay-sand composition, are notable for a significant presence of \u003cstrong\u003estony material\u003c\/strong\u003e, an essential geological feature that gives the wine a deep structure and a pronounced balance of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bunches are examined on sorting tables in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, adjusting the heat to optimise structure and extraction. Each batch is vinified separately, completing malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. This is followed by ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, partly new, which hold the wine until the creation of the final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e. A further period in wood and subsequent rest in the bottle consolidate its final flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe renowned winemaking company Marchesi Antinori, producer of Cont’Ugo, was founded in Florence in 1385 and has been run by the same family for over 26 generations. Interestingly, this wine is made exclusively from Merlot grapes to interpret the Bolgheri region from a new perspective compared to tradition. Confirming its uniqueness, it boasts a score of 93\/100 awarded by Falstaff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300512977067,"sku":"60745","price":447.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-cont-ugo-2024_60745_1_811c4289-8c40-47a5-99dd-1c201bb21b22.webp?v=1774455322","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-contugo-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}