Cont'Ugo was born exclusively from Merlot grapes to interpret the Bolgheri territory according to a new perspective.
Tenuta Guado al Tasso is located near Bolgheri, along the Tuscan coast, in the heart of the so-called "Bolgheri amphitheater": rolling hills frame a beautiful plain that slopes down to the sea, creating a unique microclimate. In this context, merlot has revealed its full potential, proving that it can best express its qualities in Italy, resulting in powerful and harmonious wines.
"Cont'Ugo" comes from a careful selection of grapes, which are vinified in steel and then left to mature in barriques for about a year.
Tasting Notes: by ruby red color notes of small red fruits such as cherry, morello cherry and raspberry accompanied by aromas of sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs stand out on the nose. The palate is striking for its silky tannins, a wine of good persistence, great balance and pleasantness.
Pairings: a whole meal, it goes well with rich first courses typical of Tuscan cuisine. Try it with a pasta with sausages.
| Name | Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Cont'Ugo 2021 |
| Type | Still red wine |
| Classification |
DOC Bolgheri Rosso
|
| Year | 2021 |
| Format | 1.5 l Magnum in original wooden case |
| Country |
Italy
|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Location | Bolgheri (LI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 45-60 m. a.s.l. |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Vinification | Selection was made from the best Merlot grapes from the estate's 40 hectares of vineyards. After manual harvesting and careful selection in the winery, the grapes were transferred to thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic fermentation and the maceration, for a period of about 20 days. Fermentation temperature was managed according to the ripeness level of the grapes: some at lower temperatures to maintain more aromatic freshness, others at temperatures of about 30 °C to emphasize polyphenolic extraction and the structure. Different types of Merlot were thus obtained and transferred to barrels separately. |
| Aging | La malolactic fermentation took place in barrels (1/3 new) and was finished by the end of the year. After 8 months of elevation in French oak, the best batches were blended and put back into barrels For an additional 4 months. At end of this period, bottling was carried out. The wine aged in the bottle for about 6 months before being released to the market. |
| Grade alcohol content | 14.50% by volume |
€499.90
€333.27 per l
