Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022

From the prestigious Antinori family estate in Tuscany’s famed Bolgheri, the Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022 stands as a magnificent and accessible expression of its legendary terroir. As the approachable sibling to the estate’s flagship wine, this bottling offers a window into the Bolgheri character at an exceptional value, a fact not lost on the world’s leading critics. The 2022 vintage has been met with resounding praise, earning 93 points from Jeb Dunnuck, who called it a “gorgeous wine” that “checks a lot of boxes and is drinking beautifully now,” along with a solid 92 points from Wine Enthusiast and 91 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, this wine pours an intense ruby red, hinting at a palate of remarkable depth and grace. It offers a captivating aromatic profile of blackberry liqueur, dark cherry, and wild herbs, seasoned with intriguing hints of iron, licorice, and toast. On the palate, the wine is supple and full-bodied, its ripe, velvety tannins providing a seamless feel that beautifully frames a core of lush, dark fruit. This is a Bolgheri that is both profoundly rewarding and immensely versatile, its accessible style and food-friendly appeal making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, from hearty Italian cuisine to a simple grilled steak.