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San Walfredo Bolgheri DOC Superiore - Tenuta Guado al Tasso - Marchesi Antinori 2021
Marchesi Antinori100% Merlot San Walfredo Bolgheri DOC Superiore 75 cl 2021
CHF 204.50−9%(CHF 272.67/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 224.71
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Technical information
- Producer
- Marchesi Antinori
- Name
- San Walfredo Bolgheri DOC Superiore
- Variety
- 100% Merlot
- Vintage
- 2021
- Gradation
- 15.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Ripe dark fruit, tobacco, graphite, sweet spices, black olive
- Vinification method
- Hand harvest; stainless-steel fermentation; long maceration
- Aging
- 18 months in new French barriques
- Type of cask
- New French barrique
- Residual sugars
- 1.19 g/L
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 18-20 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Excellent aging potential; 10+ years
- Pairing
- Roast red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Podere San Walfredo, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri (LI)
- Type
- Red wine - Bolgheri DOC Superiore
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The San Walfredo Bolgheri DOC Superiore from Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Marchesi Antinori) shows an elegant, measured profile in line with the appellation. In the glass it appears deep ruby, with a bouquet of ripe red and black fruit, subtle spicy notes and a hint of herbaceous character recalling Bolgheri. The body is balanced, tannins are present but gentle, and the acidity supports the structure without overpowering it.
On the palate it confirms a concentrated yet not extreme expression: compact fruit, spicy echoes and a savory finish that invites considered pairings. It suits red meat, lighter game or aged cheeses, as well as mushroom dishes; serve at moderate temperature and decant if desired to highlight the aromas. For those seeking a Bolgheri representative signed by Tenuta Guado al Tasso, this San Walfredo offers a reassuring and coherent choice.
On the palate it confirms a concentrated yet not extreme expression: compact fruit, spicy echoes and a savory finish that invites considered pairings. It suits red meat, lighter game or aged cheeses, as well as mushroom dishes; serve at moderate temperature and decant if desired to highlight the aromas. For those seeking a Bolgheri representative signed by Tenuta Guado al Tasso, this San Walfredo offers a reassuring and coherent choice.
The winery
Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Marchesi Antinori)
Tuscany — Bolgheri (Province of Livorno), Upper MaremmaItalySince 1385
Estate of Marchesi Antinori in the Bolgheri DOC (Upper Maremma, Province of Livorno). The estate covers large areas (about 1000 ha total, ~320 ha planted with vines) and produces white and red wines including the Vermentino Bolgheri DOC and the Guado al Tasso reds.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Marchese Antinori: Chianti Classico Riserva produced with grapes from Tenuta Tignanello since 2011.
- Tenuta Tignanello: covers approximately 319 hectares, with a significant portion devoted to vineyards.
- Wines predominantly Sangiovese, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the historic parcels.
- Marchesi Antinori: a centuries-old winemaking family with an international presence and multiple estates in Italy and abroad.
- Recent award/recognition: Marchesi Antinori ranked first in 'The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands' 2023, according to industry sources.
The story
The estate’s winemaking origins are linked to the noble Della Gherardesca family (vineyards since the late 17th century). The property entered the Antinori holdings in the 1930s; the estate’s modern winemaking development took place from the late 1980s–1990s. First documented vintage of Vermentino at the estate: 1996.
Production philosophy
To express the Bolgheri terroir through parcel selection, experimentation in the vineyard and cellar, and practices focused on quality and respect for the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Bolgheri DOC (Upper Maremma) on a plain encircled by gentle hills known as the “Bolgheri Amphitheatre.” Climate is moderated by sea breezes; alluvial soils range from sandy-clay to silty-clay with fine gravel (Bolgheri agglomerate), influencing the character of varieties grown (Cabernet, Merlot, Vermentino, etc.).
Awards and recognition
Awards and recognitions for the Antinori group and brand: among examples cited online, Marchesi Antinori was named "The World's Most Admired Wine Brand", and the family/company has received various awards and recognitions over the years.