Guado al Tasso Matarocchio Bolgheri DOC Superiore

Pure Cabernet Franc – that is a rarity in Tuscany. The Matarocchio from Guado al Tasso shows what this grape variety can achieve when it reaches full ripeness on the soils of Bolgheri.

The Guado al Tasso winery belongs to the Antinori family and is located in the heart of the Bolgheri DOC, a few kilometers from the Tyrrhenian coast. The Mediterranean climate with long, dry summers and mild winters ensures even ripening; the sandy, loamy soils give the wines an unmistakable minerality. The Matarocchio is the estate's flagship project for the Cabernet Franc variety – consistently produced as a single-varietal wine and designed for maximum aging potential.

In the glass, it shows deep ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, it opens with black currant, blackberry, and violets, underpinned by graphite, tobacco, and a hint of roasted herbs. On the palate, it feels dense and multi-layered: velvety tannins, lively acidity, long finish with notes of dark chocolate and cedar wood. Not a heavy powerhouse – rather precise and profound.

Drinking temperature 17–18 °C. With potential beyond that. Decanting recommended. Pairs with: pan-seared leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragout, mature Pecorino stagionato, or Tuscan Bistecca alla Fiorentina.