Antinori - Guado Al Tasso 2001 chinon and Cabernet Franc grapes which

and Cabernet Franc grapes which gives it its rich

beautiful raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of minerality as well as spicy oak

I suspect that this Pinot Gris will have a correspondingly useful bottle life

20% of the top Prime grades are selected and called Super Prime

What can one say about proprietor Francois Pinault and his manager

Antinori - Guado Al Tasso 2001 chinon and Cabernet Franc grapes whichTenuta Belvedere is the Antinori property in Bolgheri, once part of an enormous estate from which the vineyards of both Ornellaia and Sassicaia were carved out. After an excellent 1998, the wines of both 1999 and, particularly, 2000 were significantly less successful, but the 2001 Guado al Tasso should help forget this temporary unevenness. A dense ruby with purple highlights, the wine is loaded with aromas and flavors of perfectly ripe blackcurrant