Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori)
Bolgheri Il Bruciato 2024
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for about 7 months and further aged in bottle for about 4 months. |
- Name: Bolgheri DOC still red 2024, modern and harmonious character
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Syrah grown on alluvial clay-sandy soils
- Vinification: destemming and gentle crushing, maceration for 10–15 days in stainless steel
- Ageing: around 7 months in barrique followed by 4 months in bottle before release
- Profile: notes of red fruits, sweet spices, mint and tobacco, silky and persistent tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bruciato from Tenuta Guado al Tasso is a red wine that expresses the character of the Bolgheri terroir in Tuscany. It is crafted from a careful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. This red wine displays an intense aromatic profile, dominated by ripe small red fruits intertwined with notes of sweet spices, hints of tobacco and subtle menthol nuances. On the palate, it offers a harmonious and dynamic drink, supported by silky tannins that give the sip a balanced structure and a pleasantly persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The vineyards of Tenuta Guado al Tasso stretch along the coast of the Upper Tuscan Maremma, in the picturesque natural amphitheatre of Bolgheri. This area is characterised by a mild coastal climate, where constant sea breezes temper the summer heat, ensuring clear skies and excellent sun exposure. The vine roots delve into fertile soil, composed of alluvial-origin soils with a pronounced clay-sandy matrix. This geological combination allows the grapes to develop great phenolic concentration and a distinct aromatic precision.
How it is produced
After careful selection, the bunches are destemmed and subjected to a gentle pressing. Maceration takes place for about fifteen days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures; for Merlot and Syrah, slightly lower temperatures are used to best preserve their aromatic freshness. Malolactic fermentation occurs partly in steel and partly in wood. At the end of this phase, the wines are blended into the final blend to begin a period of ageing in barrels for seven months. The process is completed with a further resting period, necessary to harmonise the different components before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Created in 2002 at the Tenuta Guado al Tasso estate owned by the Antinori family, Il Bruciato expresses the identity of Bolgheri with a contemporary and enveloping style. Its name recalls an ancient forest fire, linking local memory to millennia-old historical roots. As an expression of the Tuscan coast tempered by sea breezes, this characterful wine has evolved over time thanks to the creation of dedicated vineyards. Marking a true renaissance of the area, it offers a harmonious sip that celebrates a wine region of absolute world prestige.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °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 Il Bruciato 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 2002 at the Tenuta Guado al Tasso estate owned by the Antinori family, Il Bruciato expresses the identity of Bolgheri with a contemporary and enveloping style. Its name recalls an ancient forest fire, linking local memory to millennia-old historical roots. As an expression of the Tuscan coast tempered by sea breezes, this characterful wine has evolved over time thanks to the creation of dedicated vineyards. Marking a true renaissance of the area, it offers a harmonious sip that celebrates a wine region of absolute world prestige. |
| Origin | Località Scalabrone, Donoratico (Livorno), Bolgheri, Tuscany (Upper Maremma coast) |
| Climate | Mild coastal climate, influenced by sea breezes |
| Soil composition | Suolo di origine alluvionale argilloso-sabbioso |
| Harvest | From late August to late September |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 5 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and soft pressing; fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (partly in barriques) with partial malolactic fermentation in barriques and in steel; ageing in barriques and subsequent ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are carefully selected, destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 10–15 days at 28–30°C (partly in barriques), with Merlot and Syrah at lower temperatures to preserve the aromas. Partial malolactic fermentation is carried out partly in barriques and partly in steel. This is followed by maturation in barriques for about 7 months and further ageing in bottle for about 4 months, before bottling and release to the market in the year following the harvest. |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for about 7 months and further aged in bottle for about 4 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |