2009 Antinori Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Il Bruciato

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. I remember spending a few days near the estate’s Tignanello and Badia a Passignano estates in mid-August 2008. The days were very hot, but the nights were so cool that a sweater or light jacket was a necessity.  Antonio Galloni Robert parker's Wine Advocate August 31, 2011

A captivating red blend from Antinori’s prestigious Guado al Tasso Estate, that is garnering high acclaim and attention in the U.S.

An immediate sensation in Italy when it was introduced several years ago, this wine has only been available in the U.S. since 2008.  The Bolgheri area of Italy is considered one of Italy’s top  emerging wine areas, and has garnered significant attention from the U.S. wine media over the last few years. Il Bruciato is created from designated vineyard blocks on the Guado al Tasso estate.  Careful blending of select lots results in a wine that is complex, yet easy-drinking, and a terrific value.