Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
75cl * 13.5% ABV * Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
The legendary Tenuta San Guido estate on the coast of the rolling hills of Tuscany's Maremma region is primarily known for Sassicaia, the wine that started the super-Tuscan movement. So legendary is it, that the Sassicaia vineyards have even been given their own DOC - Bolgheri Sassicaia, the first, and so far only case in Italy of a DOC contained in a single estate. Sassicaia was the sole label produced by Tenuta San Guido until 2000, when Guidalberto was introduced.
Much more than a "second wine", after more than 20 years of analysis and experimentation Guidalberto, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is now a wine of focus and expression of its terroir. Grapes for Tenuta San Guido's Guidalberto come from three vineyard sites surrounding Bolgheri. This 2023 vintage is a fine expression of Bolgheri after a warm growing season. It opens an aromatic bouquet of blackcurrant, red berries, lavender, thyme, crushed flowers, and a touch of bergamot and blood orange. Subtle notes of liquorice and Tuscan herbs add further depth and complexity. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet vibrant, with generous ripe fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a sprinkling of coastal salinity that lingers through the finish. Well-integrated tannins give structure and energy, while savoury, earthy notes nod to its Tuscan origins.
The 2024 vintage is already showing aromatic complexity, with vibrant freshness and expressive fruit on the palate; red berries, cassis and herbal notes on the nose lead into blackberries and black cherry on the palate, with a savoury edge to the finish.
Drink 2028-2048. Pair with pasta in a meaty sauce, mushroom risotto, roast lamb, or cured meats.