Descrizione

La primavera piuttosto piovosa, l'estate calda e asciutta, e soprattutto un settembre caratterizzato da basse temperature hanno permesso a quest'annata 2008 dell'iconico Guado al Tasso di conservare un'acidità fresca e vibrante, rendendolo un vino dal grande potenziale d'invecchiamento.

Guado al Tasso 2008 è un coupage di 65% Cabernet sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 12% Cabernet franc e 3% Petit verdot, che spicca per le sue eleganti note di legno tostato, caffè, spezie e sentori fruttati di susina e ribes. In bocca entra morbido ma deciso, con tannini di assoluta finezza e un retrogusto persistente.

Dettagli del prodotto

La cantina
Tipo di vino
Red
Annata
2008
Alcool
14.0% vol.
Origine
Bolgheri DOC

Recensioni degli esperti

The Wine Advocate:

The 2008 Guado al Tasso is once again fabulous. In fact, it may be Tuscany’s most improved wine over the last few years. Firm, vibrant tannins support expressive layers of dark fruit, plums, cherries, sage, espresso and mocha. The wine shows fabulous detail and nuance in a translucent, totally seductive style, with tons of focus, drive and verve. It is a striking wine that will be a joy to follow over the coming years. The 2008 Guado al Tasso is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. Antinori seems to do everything well these days, from churning out millions of bottles of supermarket wines all the way to turning out superb versions of their many flagship bottlings. This is another impressive set of new releases with a number of highlights. Over the years oenologist Renzo Cotarella has moved away from the super-late harvests of the late 1990s/early 2000s in favor of picking slightly earlier, a decision that has paid off handsomely, especially over the last few years. Antinori’s 2008s, from a vintage that is quite inconsistent across the board, are superb. I remember spending a few days near the estate’s Tignanello and Badia a Passignano estates in mid-August 2008. The days were very hot, but the nights were so cool that a sweater or light jacket was a necessity

Suckling:

Beautiful aromas of fresh flowers, herbs and currants. Full body, with velvety tannins and a fruity, balanced and silky textured finish. This is really balanced and gorgeous. Best in 2012.