Tasso Il Bruciato
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted red meats, wild boar ragu with pappardelle, and mature pecorino cheese.
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Born in the prestigious Bolgheri amphitheater at the historic Tenuta Guado al Tasso estate, "Il Bruciato" (meaning "the burnt") is a modern classic that pays homage to a fiery local legend. In the 18th century, angry local residents allegedly burned down a portion of the estate's forests in protest against the ruling Della Gherardesca family's strict land-use laws. Today, this Bolgheri DOC red is crafted primarily from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted on alluvial soils rich in silt and clay. After a careful fermentation process, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in a combination of barriques and stainless steel before aging in French oak barriques for around 12 months. The result is a fragrant, intense, and harmonious Super Tuscan that beautifully reflects the warm maritime climate of the Tuscan coast.
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Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild, Marchesi Antinori has been shaped by twenty-six generations of family leadership. Headquartered in the heart of Chianti Classico, the family has expanded its portfolio across prestigious estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, driven by a philosophy that balances deep historical respect with bold innovation. Antinori famously pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement in the 1970s, introducing revolutionary French oak aging and international varieties to create iconic labels like Tignanello and Solaia. Today, their diverse portfolio spans from the elegant Sangiovese of Badia a Passignano to the acclaimed white blend Cervaro della Sala, cementing their legacy as global ambassadors of Italian fine wine.