Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori)
Bolgheri Cont'Ugo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques (one third new) and was completed by the end of the year. After 8 months of maturation in French oak, the best lots were blended and returned to barriques for a further 4 months. The wine was then aged in bottle for about 6 months before being released onto the market. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cont’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 silky tannins and good persistence. Its structure, refined in oak barrels, intertwines with a distinct fruity texture, making this sensory profile ideal for accompanying dishes based on red meats, game or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vineyards of Tenuta Guado al Tasso are located along the Tuscan coast, in the Upper Maremma. The area, known as the Bolgheri amphitheatre, 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 alluvial origin, with a clay-silt and clay-sand composition, are notable for a significant presence of stony material, an essential geological feature that gives the wine a deep structure and a pronounced balance of flavour.
How it is produced
After a careful manual harvest, 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 oak barrels, partly new, which hold the wine until the creation of the final blend. A further period in wood and subsequent rest in the bottle consolidate its final flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
The 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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1934
- Oenologist: Marco Ferrarese
- Bottles produced: 1.644.685
- Hectares: 320
The noble Della Gherardesca family began practicing viticulture in the late 1600’s on their land in Bolgheri, but things really began to change under the guidance of Guido Alberto Della Gherardesca (1780-1854). He was a passionate about viticulture. He was appointed majordomo of Grand Duke Leopold II and then dedicated himself to enology in his family’s land in Maremma. In the 1930’s, the property was inherited by Carlotta Della Gherardesca Antinori (Piero Antinori’s mother) and her sister who was married to Mario Incisa Della Rocchetta (who received the nearby Tenuta San Guido). Read more
| Name | Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Cont'Ugo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 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. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (LI), Tuscan coast (Upper Maremma) |
| Climate | Mild maritime climate, influenced by the sea, with constant breezes |
| Soil composition | Of alluvial origin, ranging from clayey-sandy to clayey-loamy, with locally significant stone content (locally called Bolgheri agglomerate). |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; alcoholic fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in French oak barriques and subsequent ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | After manual harvesting and careful selection in the cellar, alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about 20 days (up to around 30°C); malolactic fermentation occurs in barriques; ageing in French oak barriques (partly new) followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques (one third new) and was completed by the end of the year. After 8 months of maturation in French oak, the best lots were blended and returned to barriques for a further 4 months. The wine was then aged in bottle for about 6 months before being released onto the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |