2016 Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato
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The 2016 Bolgheri Il Bruciato is the entry-level red from Antinori's Guado al Tasso estate in Bolgheri. Dark plum, bittersweet chocolate, espresso and menthol are all amped up in this bold, juicy red. Attractive floral and spiced overtones add lovely aromatic nuance, but the Bruciato remains quite extroverted in style.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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This is absolutely one of the best value wines you will find in Italy and I suspect beyond. The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Il Bruciato is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Syrah. With more than one million bottles made, there should be no problem finding it at your nearest wine merchant. Once you do locate it, I enthusiastically recommend that you pick up a few cases. This vintage comes together with seamless intensity and smoothness. You get so much dark fruit flavor, paired with soft tannins, spice, smoke and dried blackberry. Il Bruciato pulls off its magic effortlessly. It doesn't try to be anything other than it is: Delicious.
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.