Antinori Il Bruchart [2021] 750ml/Red

The connection between the Antinori family and Bolgheri

Speaking of Bolgheri, it is a place that can be called the sacred place of Super Tuscans. It is no coincidence that wines such as Sassicaia and Ornellaia, including Guado al Tasso, are concentrated in Bolgheri. The Marquis Gherardesca family once ruled this area of ​​Bolgheri. There was no male heir in the marquis' family, and the two daughters of Mr. Giuseppe, the head of the family at the time, married into the Antinori and Incisa della Rocchetta families, which led to the connection between the Antinori family and Bolgheri. .

Speaking of the Incisa della Rocchetta family, they are the prestigious family that owns Tenuta San Guido, which produces the super Tuscan pioneer "Sassicaia". From its founding in 1968 to 1989, Sassicaia was produced by the Incisa della Rocchetta family and sold by the Antinori family. (Until 1982, bottling was also done by the Antinori family.)

Furthermore, the Antinori family also founded the three major Bolgheri wines, Ornellaia, which followed Sassicaia. Mr. Piero Antinori, the current head of Antinori, helped his uncle's Sassicaia become a success, and after seeing his younger brother's fame rising to fame by making Ornellaia in Bolgheri, he decided to make wine himself in Bolgheri. will become a full-fledged event.

The beginning of Guado al Tasso

Guado al Tasso is a wine with a wonderful personality that is completely different from the Tignanello and Soraia wines from the Chianti region, both of Tuscany, with the scent of the Mediterranean sea and a somewhat open atmosphere. It has a neat appearance reminiscent of classic Bordeaux, but also a glimpse of a friendly and charming impression.

The perfect terroir for Bordeaux varieties

The Guado al Tasso vineyard is located on flat land 100 km southwest of Florence and 3 km from the sea, and has the same maritime climate as Bordeaux, making it suitable for growing Bordeaux varieties. The fields on the sea side have sandy and calcareous soil, and are used to grow Vermentino for white wine, Cabernet Sauvignon for rosé wine, Merlot, and Syrah.

Meanwhile, in the inland clay and gravel fields, all the Sangiovese that was previously cultivated has been pulled out, and the grapes used to make red wines such as Guado al Tasso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot are now being grown. It is planted.

After more than 20 years of continuous efforts since the first vintage, the 2008 vintage Guado al Tasso was ranked number one in the world in Wine Enthusiast's 2012 Cellar Selection [wines suitable for long-term aging]. I did. Guado al Tasso understands the terroir of Bolgheri and expresses the flavor of the land to the fullest. We can't take our eyes off future trends.

Guado al Tasso's second wine, expressing the personality of Bolgheri

Il Burcharato is the second wine of Antinori's top-class Bordeaux blend wine, Guado al Tasso, which expresses the personality of Bolgheri.

Like Guado al Tasso, the vineyard is divided into sections and subjected to alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then transferred to wooden barrels for malolactic fermentation, then racked and aged in barrels for 10 months. When you put it in your mouth, the first thing you notice is the rich berry flavor. You can also feel the nuances of tanned leather and tobacco. Dense structure with smooth tannins that give a hint of sweetness. The velvety texture and long aftertaste make it an unforgettable taste.

Drinking time

?2016

variety

Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 30%, Syrah, other 20%

evaluation

Received 89 points from Wine Advocate magazine (Parker Points)