2008 Guado al Tasso Tenuta Belvedere

Really classy on the nose, this is a classic Bordeaux blend with hints of graphite. Beautifully elegant on the palate it shows a touch of French oak barrique alongside full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon fruit in perfect balance, followed by a fine, long and satisfying finish. Superb!
David Berry Green, BBR Buyer, August 2011 Antinori

2008 Antinori, Guado al Tasso Bolgheri - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. Already blossoming but very dense and taut. Blackcurrants, austere but approachable, brooding. Formidable.
(Richard Hemming, www.jancisrobinson.com – Tutti Frutti Italians- 18 Jan 2012)

The 2008 Guado al Tasso is once again fabulous. In fact, it may be Tuscany’s most improved wine over the last few years. Firm, vibrant tannins support expressive layers of dark fruit, plums, cherries, sage, espresso and mocha. The wine shows fabulous detail and nuance in a translucent, totally seductive style, with tons of focus, drive and verve. It is a striking wine that will be a joy to follow over the coming years. The 2008 Guado al Tasso is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

Antinori seems to do everything well these days, from churning out millions of bottles of supermarket wines all the way to turning out superb versions of their many flagship bottlings. This is another impressive set of new releases with a number of highlights.

Over the years oenologist Renzo Cotarella has moved away from the super-late harvests of the late 1990s/early 2000s in favor of picking slightly earlier, a decision that has paid off handsomely, especially over the last few years. Antinori’s 2008s, from a vintage that is quite inconsistent across the board, are superb.
(Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate #196 - Aug 2011)