This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 1998, 1999 Guado al Tasso - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $480 - $660 with a reserve of $360. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11449. This lot contains 1 bottle of 1998 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC (750ml), 2 bottles of 1999 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC (750ml).
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Please note the following bottle conditions in this lot Base of Neck on 1998 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC ,
In Neck on 1999 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC .
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A collector, based in Toronto, became interested in wine while visiting his father-in-law in Hong Kong over 60 years ago. He also owned a restaurant that had an impressive wine list and was was able to visit many wineries throughout France. He continued collecting after selling the restaurant with most of his bottles purchased upon release from the LCBO. He took meticulous care of his wine, labeling many of the bottles and storing them in a temperature and humidity controlled cellar in his home.
The score for1998 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC is 92 from Robert Parker and this is the tasting note -Bolgheri is the source for some of Italy's greatest proprietary red wine blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. No other region in the world (other than Pomerol and St.-Emilion) has produced such great Merlots. The 1998 Guado Al Tasso (a 60% Cabernet Sauvignon/30% Merlot/10% Syrah blend) was fashioned from extremely small yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, spent 14 months in 100% new French oak, and was bottled with minimal clarification. Malolactic was also done in barrel, so the wood is nicely assimilated. The dense ruby/purple-colored 1998 offers a glorious perfume of coffee, chocolate, blackberries, cassis, and vanillin. Dense, rich, supple-textured, and fruity as well as elegant, it will drink well for 10-12 years.
The score for1999 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC is 94 from Robert Parker and this is the tasting note -Spectacular, the 1999 Guado Al Tasso possesses sweet tannin and accessibility. Its explosive aromatics consist of smoke, licorice, espresso, chocolate, vanillin, and celestial black currants. With sensational concentration, flamboyant flavors, an opulent texture, full body, and brilliant concentration as well as delineation, it comes across as intense, balanced, pure, and rich.