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Cont’ugo Bolgheri DOC - Jeroboam - Cassa Legno - Tenuta Guado al Tasso - Marchesi Antinori 2023
Marchesi AntinoriMerlot (100%) Bolgheri DOC 300 cl 2023
$265.75−21%($88.58/ℓ)
Recommended price: $337.71
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Technical information
- Producer
- Marchesi Antinori
- Name
- Bolgheri DOC
- Variety
- Merlot (100%)
- Vintage
- 2023
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 300 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Ripe red fruit, Mediterranean scrub, undergrowth, licorice
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in stainless steel, ~20-day maceration, malolactic in barriques
- Aging
- About 12 months in second-fill barriques
- Type of cask
- Barrique (second-fill)
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Drink within 10 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, roasts, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Bolgheri, Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Upper Maremma)
- Type
- Still red wine
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Cont’ugo Bolgheri DOC Jeroboam in wooden case is an offering from Tenuta Guado al Tasso by Marchesi Antinori, emphasizing its link to the Bolgheri area. It presents as a red wine of character, intended for those who appreciate an impressive bottle: the jeroboam format provides presence for special occasions, while the wooden case aids storage and transport. The Bolgheri DOC designation confirms origin and connection to the territory, without specifying vintage or grape varieties.
In the glass there are impressions of ripe fruit, spicy notes and a perceived balance between structure and softness, qualities often appreciated in Bolgheri reds. It is suitable for serving at convivial occasions or to accompany flavorful dishes based on meat, aged cheeses and grilled preparations: pairing suggestions to be adapted to the meal. Before serving it may benefit from a short decanting to open up; recommended serving temperature is around 16–18 °C. The wooden case also makes it suitable as a gift, while ideal storage conditions remain a cool place protected from light.
In the glass there are impressions of ripe fruit, spicy notes and a perceived balance between structure and softness, qualities often appreciated in Bolgheri reds. It is suitable for serving at convivial occasions or to accompany flavorful dishes based on meat, aged cheeses and grilled preparations: pairing suggestions to be adapted to the meal. Before serving it may benefit from a short decanting to open up; recommended serving temperature is around 16–18 °C. The wooden case also makes it suitable as a gift, while ideal storage conditions remain a cool place protected from light.
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.