In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Antinori Guado Al Tasso, Toscana IGT, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2025–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Solaia is one of Tuscany’s great “Super Tuscans,” created by the Antinori family as a companion to Tignanello and produced only in the finest vintages. The vineyard, set on a sun-drenched hillside (“Solaia” translates as the sunny one), is planted to Cabe Tignanello, like Sassicaia, holds a special place in the history of Italian wine. First made in 1970, Tig was a groundbreaking blend of the local Sangiovese with international Cabernet Sauvignon.
Monica Larner (ML) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/03/2023 · Drink 2025-2045
The Marchesi Antinori 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso sees Cabernet Franc at over 30% of the blend in this vintage, with the rest going to Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% to 20% to Merlot. Matarocchio was not produced this year, and this wine benefits from the extra Cabernet Franc as a result. The 2019 and 2021 vintages of Guado al Tasso are quite concentrated and rich, whereas 2020 is leaner i…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/08/2023 · Drink 2027-2040
The 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso is a rich, resonant wine that captures the natural radiance of the Tuscan Coast. Blackberry jam, mocha, plum, chocolate, spice and espresso all build in a mid-weight yet succulent, inviting Bolgheri red. There's terrific richness and resonance here. This is a classic Guado al Tasso.In 2020, the estate did not make its top bottling, the 100% Cabernet Fran…