Tenuta Guado al Tasso • Bolgheri, Italy
Matarocchio is Tenuta Guado al Tasso’s rare, single‑vineyard Bolgheri Superiore made from 100% Cabernet Franc in only ex…Matarocchio is Tenuta Guado al Tasso’s rare, single‑vineyard Bolgheri Superiore made from 100% Cabernet Franc in only exceptional vintages; it’s crafted to showcase a pure expression of the estate’s coastal terroir with stony, alluvial soil…Learn More »
$600
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
98
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Depth and power define the 2016 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Matarocchio, a pure Cabernet Franc that layers dense blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit with notes of graphite, tobacco, and warm spice. Despite its sheer concentration and muscular structure, the wine stays precise and vibrant, with a long, focused finish that hints at savory herbs and cocoa. This is a bold yet finely detailed expression of Bolgheri Cabernet Franc with impressive ageing potential.
Bistecca alla fiorentina; Herb-crusted lamb rack; Dry-aged ribeye steak
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Matarocchio is Tenuta Guado al Tasso’s rare, single‑vineyard Bolgheri Superiore made from 100% Cabernet Franc in only exceptional vintages; it’s crafted to showcase a pure expression of the estate’s coastal terroir with stony, alluvial soils. The wine is typically mid‑to‑full bodied with vivid herbal/menthol notes, dark berry and spice layers (think cassis, licorice and dark chocolate) and polished, silky tannins that favor long aging and precision rather than overt ripeness.