Antinori Scalabrone Rosé [2020] 750ml・Rosé

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.

Scalabrone is a rosé wine born in Bolgheri. Scalabrone is derived from the name of a pirate who lived in Bolgheri in the 19th century.

This rosé wine has the aroma of ripe red fruits and a pleasant, long finish, and has a unique personality that makes you feel the origin of its name.

A rosé wine that goes well with a wide variety of dishes. Please enjoy it as a companion to your dining table!

variety

40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah