2013 Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore
Description
The 2013 Matarocchio is perhaps the most stunning wine I have yet tasted from the prolific portfolio of Italy's most important producer: Marchesi Antinori. This pure expression of Cabernet Franc comes from the family's Bolgheri estate Tenuta Guado al Tasso. I tasted the wine after it had been in bottle for 18 months. It is set to be released in September and less than 4,000 bottles were produced. Matarocchio was not made in 2014. Cabernet Franc is quickly becoming a headline grape along the Tuscan Coast, and this beautiful creation builds a rock-solid case for that claim. The bouquet is deep and penetrating with delicious and succulent aromatic layers that peel back in slow succession. Blackberry and dark currant is followed by tar, licorice, leather and delicate mineral tones that resemble polished river stone. There is spice, pepper and sweet clove. The best part, however, is the elegance and veritable lightness shown in the mouth. The wine is indeed structured and richly concentrated, but it feels so much lighter on its feet compared to the bulkier 2011 vintage that I tasted alongside for comparison. The wine's drinking window will remain wide open for many more years. (WA99)
- Alcohol %: 14.5%
- Decant Time: 90 minutes
- Taste: black-skinned fruit, bell pepper, coconut, toasted oak, black currant, chopped herb, clove, licorice
- Food Matching: grilled red meats, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto, roast lamb
- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 55%, Merlot : 25%, Cabernet Franc : 18%, Petit Verdot : 2%,
Tasting note
2013年的安東尼世家古道探索干紅展現了波爾蓋里風土的優雅與精緻。這款佳釀散發著黑色水果、青椒、椰子與烤橡木的迷人香氣。口感上，它呈現出生動而優雅的結構，層次豐富的黑醋栗、切碎的香草、丁香和甘草味道，由細膩的單寧所支撐。這款酒混合了赤霞珠、梅洛、品麗珠和少量的小維多，完美地體現了該產區的複雜性與優雅。醒酒一個半小時後，其錯綜複雜的風味將完全展開。無論是搭配烤紅肉、陳年起司或一份豐盛的蘑菇燴飯，這款酒都能提升您的用餐體驗。
The 2013 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore is a testament to the elegance and finesse of the Bolgheri terroir. This vintage presents a polished and linear profile, with a bouquet of black-skinned fruit, bell pepper, coconut, and toasted oak. On the palate, it reveals a vibrant and elegantly structured character, offering layers of black currant, chopped herb, clove, and licorice, all supported by fine-grained tannins. With a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Petit Verdot, this wine encapsulates the complexity and elegance that the region is renowned for. Decanting for an hour and a half will allow its intricate flavors to fully unfold. Perfectly paired with grilled red meats, aged cheeses, or a hearty mushroom risotto, this wine is sure to elevate any dining experience.
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