Antinori Guado Tasso Cont’ugo 2022

Antinori Guado al Tasso ContUgo 2022 is a distinguished single-varietal Merlot from the Bolgheri DOC, a Tuscan coastal appellation renowned for producing some of Italys most prestigious wines. Crafted at the celebrated Guado al Tasso estate, ContUgo highlights the estates ability to interpret Merlot with both Mediterranean richness and refined elegance, a style that has become a hallmark of Bolgheri.

The 2022 vintage was shaped by warm, sunny conditions tempered by cooling breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea, allowing the Merlot grapes to achieve full ripeness while preserving balance and aromatic intensity. Grapes were hand-harvested and vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to capture purity of fruit, followed by maturation in French oak barrels, which added layers of complexity, structure, and polish. The result is a wine that combines generous fruit expression with refined tannins and long-lasting depth.

First released in 2011, ContUgo has quickly established itself as a benchmark for Bolgheri Merlot, reflecting both the character of the Guado al Tasso estate and the Antinori familys dedication to crafting wines of authenticity and international stature. The 2022 vintage continues this tradition, offering a Merlot that is both approachable in its youth and capable of graceful aging.