2022 Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato
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The popular Marchesi Antinori 2022 Bolgheri Rosso Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato is a blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that offers generous black fruit, prune, black plum, spice and light toast. The wine tapers down to mid-weight texture on the palate, and this little pause in intensity happily serves to elevate its food-friendly appeal. This hot vintage reveals ripe fruit characteristics with soft tannins and an accessible style available over an ample 750,000-bottle production.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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An opaque purple blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, the 2022 Il Bruciato is luxurious with notes of blackberry liqueur and some blue fruit coming through along with notes of violets, olive, and black licorice. Full-bodied, with a weightless and seamless feel, it has no harsh edges and offers ripe tannins with a supple texture, fresh acidity, and clean ripeness through a rather long finish. This gorgeous wine checks a lot of boxes and is drinking beautifully now. It offers a lot of finesse as well as a wide drinking window. Drink 2024-2040. There is a lot for lovers of Guado al Tasso to be excited about this year. With a brand new, state-of-the-art cellar and winery, this will be a destination worth visiting when traveling to Bolgheri. Though not new, they also have a restaurant on the estate open for lunch and dinner. While I was not able to dine there this trip, they produce their own Salumi from animals harvested on the estate and will absolutely be on my itinerary to check out in the near future.
The 2022 Il Bruciato is a fine entry-level offering from Antinori's Guado al Tasso property. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, cloves and espresso are front and center. This juicy, lush red is classic Bolgheri.
About the producer
Marchesi Antinori is a leading Italian producer, historically based in Tuscany, who rose to fame after creating Tignanello – one of the first Super Tuscans . Combining tradition and innovation to craft fine wine, the family-owned firm has been a force in the Italian wine industry for over 600 years.