{"title":"Marchesi Antinori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the Antinori family’s winemaking legacy spans 26 generations and over 600 years, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"91\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eTenuta Guado al Tasso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e estate entered their portfolio in 1932 as part of the dowry of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"176\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCarlotta della Gherardesca\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upon her marriage to Niccolò Antinori. This noble property in Bolgheri, which had been in the della Gherardesca family since the 17th century, sits within a natural \"amphitheater\" between the hills and the sea, creating a unique microclimate that the family spent decades researching. It wasn't until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"504\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1990\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that the flagship Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore was first produced, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the \"Super Tuscan\" movement by blending traditional Bordeaux varieties with a distinct coastal Mediterranean identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2019-marchesi-antinori-guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-superiore","title":"2019 Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso is a masterclass in Bolgheri elegance, characterized by its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"102\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003erefined energy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a distinct aromatic lift thanks to a significant 25% Cabernet Franc component. On the nose, it offers an alluring mix of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"242\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eblack plums, licorice, and mocha\u003c\/b\u003e, accented by sophisticated notes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"311\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003edried mint and crushed graphite\u003c\/b\u003e. The palate is full-bodied and seamless, trading raw power for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"408\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003evelvety, linear structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a savory, mineral-driven finish that lingers with hints of toasted spice. Currently entering its ideal drinking window, this vintage is celebrated by critics as a benchmark for its precision and \"cool\" Mediterranean character, though it still benefits from a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"697\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003etwo-hour decant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto fully unfurl its complex layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Antinori family’s winemaking legacy spans 26 generations and over 600 years, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"91\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eTenuta Guado al Tasso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eestate entered their portfolio in 1932 as part of the dowry of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"176\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCarlotta della Gherardesca\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eupon her marriage to Niccolò Antinori. This noble property in Bolgheri, which had been in the della Gherardesca family since the 17th century, sits within a natural \"amphitheater\" between the hills and the sea, creating a unique microclimate that the family spent decades researching. It wasn't until\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"504\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1990\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat the flagship Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore was first produced, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the \"Super Tuscan\" movement by blending traditional Bordeaux varieties with a distinct coastal Mediterranean identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchese Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Set of 6 bottle \/ 750ml","offer_id":51902856954168,"sku":null,"price":1613.88,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5317\/0488\/files\/2019MarchesiAntinoriGuadoalTassoBolgheriSuperiore.jpg?v=1773719166"},{"product_id":"2020-marchesi-antinori-guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-superiore","title":"2020 Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso is defined by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"58\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003ericher, more concentrated profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than the 2019, reflecting a warmer growing season that resulted in a \"luscious\" and opulent Bolgheri Superiore. The nose is dominated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"229\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eripe blackcurrants, maraschino cherries, and sweet spices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, underpinned by the estate’s signature notes of Mediterranean scrub, dark chocolate, and a touch of toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"427\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003evoluptuous and broad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring thick, velvety tannins and a powerful structure that maintains balance through a surprising vein of saline acidity. While it offers immediate \"wow factor\" with its deep fruit density and 14.5% alcohol, critics note that its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"683\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003elong, spicy finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suggests a wine built for serious cellar aging, likely hitting its peak between 2028 and 2045.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Antinori family’s winemaking legacy spans 26 generations and over 600 years, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"91\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eTenuta Guado al Tasso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eestate entered their portfolio in 1932 as part of the dowry of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"176\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCarlotta della Gherardesca\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eupon her marriage to Niccolò Antinori. This noble property in Bolgheri, which had been in the della Gherardesca family since the 17th century, sits within a natural \"amphitheater\" between the hills and the sea, creating a unique microclimate that the family spent decades researching. It wasn't until\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"504\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1990\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat the flagship Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore was first produced, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the \"Super Tuscan\" movement by blending traditional Bordeaux varieties with a distinct coastal Mediterranean identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchese Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Set of 3 bottle \/ 750ml","offer_id":51903153701176,"sku":null,"price":767.94,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5317\/0488\/files\/2019MarchesiAntinoriGuadoalTassoBolgheriSuperiore.jpg?v=1773719166"},{"product_id":"marchesi-antinori-guado-al-tasso-bolgheri-superiore","title":"Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 | WA 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso is made with 25% Cabernet Franc, with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. That this heat-resistant grape now makes up a quarter of the blend speaks to how vintners are gearing up to counter climate change. These are intelligent choices, and you can count on this wine to maintain that level of extreme elegance and intensity that it is known for (even when Merlot was a bigger part of the blend). Indeed, this is a new and improved Guado al Tasso with focused aromas of pencil shaving, white pepper and crushed stone that frame a rich core of black fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 | WA 96\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows nice richness and intensity. The Cabernet Franc definitely comes through and adds the characteristic vertical lift and linearity that the grape is known for. You get black fruit, spice, white pepper and no signs of bitter stems or bramble. Sweet, almost milky tannins are interlocked with fresh acidity to give this wine good cellaring potential. The new oak was dialed back a bit in this vintage.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Antinori family’s winemaking legacy spans 26 generations and over 600 years, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"91\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eTenuta Guado al Tasso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eestate entered their portfolio in 1932 as part of the dowry of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"176\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCarlotta della Gherardesca\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eupon her marriage to Niccolò Antinori. This noble property in Bolgheri, which had been in the della Gherardesca family since the 17th century, sits within a natural \"amphitheater\" between the hills and the sea, creating a unique microclimate that the family spent decades researching. 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