{"product_id":"guado-al-tasso-cont-ugo-2021","title":"Guado al Tasso ‘Cont’Ugo’ 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eGuado al Tasso \u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eCont’Ugo\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eCont’Ugo\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eCont’Ugo\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guado al Tasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45292532564139,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/QKQpBjsWSxuINuxVwjTkqQ_pb_600x600_15faf0ae-b206-413e-bcbd-23ca3443d2e0.png?v=1767728515","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/guado-al-tasso-cont-ugo-2021","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}