Guado al Tasso ‘Cont’Ugo’ 2021 (750ml)
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Tasting Note
Guado al Tasso Cont’Ugo 2021 is sleek, expressive, and beautifully polished. Aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry, and violets are layered with notes of graphite, cocoa, and subtle Mediterranean herbs. The palate is supple yet structured, offering ripe dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and vibrant acidity that keeps everything lifted and precise. Smooth, elegant, and modern, it finishes long with a refined savoury edge—an exceptionally balanced Bolgheri Merlot.
About the Winery, Production & Critical Reputation
Cont’Ugo is the pure Merlot expression from Guado al Tasso, the Antinori family’s flagship Bolgheri estate on the Tuscan coast. Sourced from a single vineyard planted to clay-rich soils, the wine is crafted to showcase Merlot’s plush texture and aromatic depth while retaining freshness and structure. The 2021 vintage in Bolgheri was outstanding, producing wines of concentration, balance, and clarity. Critics responded strongly, with scores commonly in the low-to-mid 90s, praising Cont’Ugo for its finesse, precision, and ability to rival far more expensive Super Tuscan Merlots. It stands as one of the most compelling single-varietal wines from the region—luxurious, poised, and unmistakably Bolgheri.
