Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2016
Product details
| Management number | 253525097 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$114.10 | Model Number | 253525097 | ||
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Wine Description
The 2016 Guado Al Tasso displays an intense ruby red colour. The aroma is complex and captivating, expressing pleasant notes of fruit and sweet spices, such as plums, blueberry jam, leather, and liquorice root. Balsamic sensations, including mint and camphor, add freshness and complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is long and dynamic, with a full body. It is noted for its exceptional elegance, seamless texture, and profound softness. The finish is persistent, accompanied by supple, fine-grained, and elegant tannins. The blend for the 2016 vintage is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc, notably not including Petit Verdot in this particular year. The optimal drinking window is suggested to be from 2019 through 2038.
Accolades
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'Wine Advocate' - 98 points
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'James Suckling' - 98 points
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'Vinous' - 98 points
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'Decanter' - 96 points
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'Wine Enthusiast' - 96 points
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'Wine Spectator' - 94 points
Food Pairing
Suggested pairings for the structure and flavour profile of this wine include prime rib, roasted chicken, rack of lamb, or a gourmet burger. Traditional Italian pairings include Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine-style steak) served rare, fresh porchetta (roast pork), or pappardelle al ragu' di cinghiale (pappardelle with wild boar ragu). Together, they create an unforgettable dining experience.
Vintage Quality
The 2016 vintage for Bolgheri, and Tuscany in general, is considered an excellent year. Ideal conditions throughout the season, including a mild winter, a warm summer without extreme temperature spikes, and a favourable day-to-night temperature swing during ripening, led to the development of exceptional aromatic components and excellent freshness in the grapes. The resulting wines are noted for being very well-balanced and displaying great elegance.
Bestseller ranking
Italy Red
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