Guado al Tasso 1996, Tenuta Belvedere (Magnum)
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Vintage: 1996
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Producer: Tenuta Belvedere
Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah
Appellation: IGT
Alcohol Content: 15%
Drinking Window: 2002-2026
Scores (if you care about): 94/100 Wine Spectator
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The Guado al Tasso estate is located in the small but prestigious Bolgheri DOC, on the coast of upper Maremma, about one hundred kilometers southwest from Florence. This appellation has a relatively recent history, DOC Bolgheri was approved in 1995 and since then it has become an internationally recognized reference point for the Italian and international winemaking arena. The estate covers an area of 320 hectares (790 acres) planted with vines, set in a beautiful plain encircled by rolling hillsides known as the "Bolgheri Amphitheatre" due to its particular shape. The vineyards are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Vermentino. The nearby sea provides a mild climate with constant breezes that mitigate summer heat and alleviate harsh winter weather, maintaining a clear sky and a high level of sunlight exposure.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Petit Verdot to best represent the complexity and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir. This wine has been produced since 1990 from vineyards on alluvial soils whose composition ranges from clay-sand to clay-loam with rocky deposits know as “scheletro”.
1996 Harvest: The spring which was quite cool at the beginning caused a slight delay in budding, but afterwards temperatures increased enabling perfect flowering and setting of the berry. Around the second half of August, a ‘green harvest’ was carried out, leaving only the best clusters on the vines to ripen.
Tasting Notes & Reviews:
From the winery:
"Intensely fruity, more of cherry than cassis, with hints of toast, coffee and dark chocolate. Finely structured and complex; balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Displays unmistakable varietal flavor while retaining strong regional character. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah and other red grape varieties."
"An intense, extremely well-structured Tuscan red, showing intense Cabernet character, with currant, spice and mint aromas and flavors. Full in body, with loads of silky tannins and a long, long finish. Finest Guado Al Tasso ever. Best after 2002." 94/100, Wine Spectator, Nov 1999
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Petit Verdot to best represent the complexity and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir. This wine has been produced since 1990 from vineyards on alluvial soils whose composition ranges from clay-sand to clay-loam with rocky deposits know as “scheletro”.
1996 Harvest: The spring which was quite cool at the beginning caused a slight delay in budding, but afterwards temperatures increased enabling perfect flowering and setting of the berry. Around the second half of August, a ‘green harvest’ was carried out, leaving only the best clusters on the vines to ripen.
Tasting Notes & Reviews:
From the winery:
"Intensely fruity, more of cherry than cassis, with hints of toast, coffee and dark chocolate. Finely structured and complex; balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Displays unmistakable varietal flavor while retaining strong regional character. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah and other red grape varieties."
"An intense, extremely well-structured Tuscan red, showing intense Cabernet character, with currant, spice and mint aromas and flavors. Full in body, with loads of silky tannins and a long, long finish. Finest Guado Al Tasso ever. Best after 2002." 94/100, Wine Spectator, Nov 1999