Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori)
Bolgheri Rosato Scalabrone 2025
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah |
| Aging | Fermentation and storage in stainless steel tanks; blending of selected batches prior to bottling |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Scalabrone is a Tuscan rosé wine that expresses the aromatic identity of Bolgheri. Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes, it opens on the nose with notes of cherry, raspberry and pomegranate, accompanied by delicate floral and herbal hints. On the palate, it offers a fresh and smooth sip, characterised by a pronounced savouriness that balances the structure and leads to a fruity and persistent finish. It is ideal paired with fish dishes, shellfish and summer salads.
Where it comes from
This rosé is produced at the Guado al Tasso estate, located in the picturesque setting of the Bolgheri amphitheatre. The vineyards, situated just a few metres above sea level on soils of varied composition, benefit from a mild climate and constant sea breezes, which ensure balanced ripening and a well-defined aromatic profile. The name Scalabrone is a tribute to a famous nineteenth-century bandit who lived in these lands, a legendary figure similar to Robin Hood who operated near the ancient port-canal.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches in the vineyard. Each variety is processed separately: after destemming, there is gentle pressing and a brief cold maceration, essential for extracting aromatic precursors. Afterwards, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. At the end of the process, the different batches are carefully assessed and combined in the final blend before bottling.
History and Curiosities
Bolgheri Rosato DOC owes its name to Scalabrone, a famous nineteenth-century bandit remembered as the “Robin Hood” of the local harbour-canal. This captivating wine is produced at the exclusive Tenuta Guado al Tasso of the Marchesi Antinori, nestled in the enchanting natural amphitheatre of Bolgheri. Here, constant sea breezes and a mild climate create the ideal conditions to enhance the elegance of the grapes. With roots in a centuries-old tradition, this rosé expresses all the charm of a unique coastal terroir, offering a vibrant tasting experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- 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 Rosato Scalabrone 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Bolgheri Rosato DOC owes its name to Scalabrone, a famous nineteenth-century bandit remembered as the "Robin Hood" of the local harbour-canal. This captivating wine is produced at the exclusive Tenuta Guado al Tasso of the Marchesi Antinori, nestled in the enchanting natural amphitheatre of Bolgheri. Here, constant sea breezes and a mild climate create the ideal conditions to enhance the elegance of the grapes. With roots in a centuries-old tradition, this rosé expresses all the charm of a unique coastal terroir, offering a vibrant tasting experience. |
| Origin | Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri (LI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Extremely mild thanks to the proximity of the sea, with constant breezes and high sunshine |
| Soil composition | Soils of varying composition |
| Harvest | Late August (harvest between the 21st and the end of August) |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 °C |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; destemming; soft pressing; short maceration (3–5 hours) at low temperatures; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16°C; blending of the batches before bottling |
| Wine making | The three varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, were harvested and vinified separately; the grapes were gently destemmed, softly crushed and transferred to the press for a brief maceration of 3-5 hours at low temperatures. After pressing, the must fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C; the batches were then evaluated, selected and blended before bottling. |
| Aging | Fermentation and storage in stainless steel tanks; blending of selected batches prior to bottling |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |