Tenuta Guado al Tasso By Antinori Matarocchio Bolgheri IGT

Tenuta Guado al Tasso's Matarocchio originates from a single parcel within Antinori's flagship Bolgheri estate, where maritime influence from the Tyrrhenian Sea moderates a warm continental climate. The vineyard sits on clay-limestone soils at 80–120 meters elevation, with southwestern aspect capturing afternoon sun while coastal breezes temper ripening.

The blend—primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc—undergoes 18 months in French oak (40% new), with malolactic fermentation completed in barrel. This is a structured expression built on tannin architecture rather than fruit opulence: the wine demands decanting and will age gracefully for 15–20 years from vintage.

Matarocchio's distinction lies in its mineral precision—a signature of Bolgheri's limestone subsoil—and restrained oak integration, allowing the vineyard's salinity and dark-stone minerality to dominate the mid-palate. Antinori's house style favors phenolic ripeness over extraction, resulting in a wine that feels austere on release but gains complexity with bottle age.

Drink 2025 onward; peak drinking window 2028–2045.