Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy. 2022

Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore 2022 is a polished, powerful expression of coastal Tuscany. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, typically supported by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, giving the wine both structure and plush depth. The 2022 shows ripe blackberry, cassis, and dark plum layered with Mediterranean herbs, tobacco, graphite, and subtle sweet oak. Full‑bodied and velvety, it carries firm but refined tannins balanced by fresh acidity and a long, savory finish. Rich yet composed, Guado al Tasso consistently delivers a luxurious yet elegant Bolgheri that drinks beautifully with air and will age gracefully for 15+ years.

"The Marchesi Antinori 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso (a blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot) is an unexpected wine. I was prepared for more overt ripeness but instead was greeted by a delightful mineral note of graphite or lead pencil that gives much needed contouring to this full-bodied Tuscan red. The wine is velvety and richly textured at its core, but it is also seamless with very pleasurable sweetness. All new oak adds hints of vanilla and spice. If you follow this wine, you'll notice that the percentage of Cabernet Franc has been increasing in tiny notches over the years. "Blending is key to achieving balance in a vintage like this," says Marchesi Antinori Managing Director Renzo Cotarella." Wine Advocate 96