- Last updated on February 23, 2023
Welcome! Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri review.
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri is a luxurious red wine from the Bolgheri region in Tuscany, Italy.
This wine is made from 100% Merlot grapes, which are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure the highest quality.
The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, which gives it a complex and elegant flavor.
Find below our Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri Review
- Brand: Marchesi Antinori
- Grape Varietal: Merlot
- Region: Italy, Bolgheri
- Tasting Notes: Blackberry & Black Cherry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-65 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: 10+ years
- Price Range: ~$50-$60
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri review: What's its color?
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri has a deep ruby red color with purple hues and fat slow falling legs.
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Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri review: What are the flavors?
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri is entirely made from Merlot grapes and aged 12 months in barrels.
On the nose, it has an intense and complex nose with aromas of black fruits, such as blackberry and black cherry, as well as notes of vanilla, chocolate, and coffee.
There are also hints of tobacco and spices, which add to its complexity.
On the palate, it has a rich and full-bodied palate with flavors of black fruits, such as blackberry and black cherry, as well as notes of vanilla, chocolate, and coffee.
It has a good acidity that gives it a fresh and lively character. The tannins are well-structured, giving the wine a long and persistent finish.
Is Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri review: Which food pairs well with it?
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri pairs well with a variety of dishes, including grilled or roasted meats, such as beef, lamb, or pork.
It also pairs well with hearty vegetarian dishes, such as lentil soup or mushroom risotto.
For cheese lovers, this wine pairs perfectly with semi-hard cheeses like Gouda and Cheddar.
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri review: What's its alcohol content?
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri wine’s alcohol content is 14%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Marchesi Antinori?
Here is an extract from the Marchesi Antinori website:
“For over six hundred years, the Antinori family has linked their name to excellence in the art of winemaking and as a passionate patron of the fine arts.
Two different areas of expertise that have progressed together: Marchesi Antinori have often entrusted the important task of documenting their family’s values and history to the fine arts.“
Conclusion
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo Bolgheri is a wine that showcases the exceptional Merlot grapes grown in the Bolgheri region.
Its intense and complex nose, along with its rich and full-bodied palate, make it a wine that should not be missed.
This wine is a true representation of the craftsmanship and expertise of Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Cheers!
