Tenuta San Guido
Guidalberto 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation completed entirely in stainless steel vats; subsequent ageing in French oak barriques and a small proportion in American oak for 15 months. |
- Blend and origin: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot from Bolgheri, Tuscany IGT
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at 26–28 °C with indigenous yeasts; pump-overs and délestage
- Ageing: malolactic fermentation in steel; 15 months in barriques, mainly French oak
- Aromatic profile: wild berries, Mediterranean herbs, mocha and nutmeg
- Magnum 1.5 l: 13.5% vol; ageing potential 10–15 years; 96 points James Suckling, 5 bunches Bibenda
Description
What kind of wine it is
Guidalberto by Tenuta San Guido is a refined red wine from Tuscany, born from the union of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This blend offers an enveloping aromatic bouquet, characterised by notes of wild berries, Mediterranean scrub, mocha and nutmeg. On the palate, the structure is balanced thanks to refined and silky tannins, accompanied by well-integrated acidity and a pronounced savoury minerality. The finish is complex and clear, ensuring a harmonious progression of flavours.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned Bolgheri area, along the Tuscan coast in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The vineyards stretch at an altitude between 100 and 300 metres above sea level, benefiting from excellent south-west exposure. The soil is notable for its varied morphology, with a strong presence of calcareous areas rich in galestro, stones and partially clay components. This specific microclimate encourages consistent ripening and gives the wine its distinctive aromatic definition.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest, with the Merlot picked at the end of August and the Cabernet Sauvignon in September. After careful selection, gentle pressing preserves the integrity of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, using only indigenous yeasts. This is followed by calibrated maceration for optimal extraction. Once malolactic fermentation in steel is complete, the wine matures for fifteen months in French oak barrels and, to a small extent, American oak.
History and Curiosities
The Guidalberto 2023 from Tenuta San Guido combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in an exceptional Toscana IGT produced in the Bolgheri area. Aged for 15 months in oak barriques, it reveals enveloping aromas of wild berries and Mediterranean scrub. The manual harvest and use of indigenous yeasts provide refined tannins, earning it a score of 96 points from James Suckling. A true masterpiece enhanced by the Magnum format, which ensures extraordinary longevity.
Awards
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2023
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1940
- Oenologist: Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta, Carlo Paoli, Graziana Grassini
- Bottles produced: 980.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta San Guido |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Guidalberto 2023 from Tenuta San Guido combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in an exceptional Toscana IGT produced in the Bolgheri area. Aged for 15 months in oak barriques, it reveals enveloping aromas of wild berries and Mediterranean scrub. The manual harvest and use of indigenous yeasts provide refined tannins, earning it a score of 96 points from James Suckling. A true masterpiece enhanced by the Magnum format, which ensures extraordinary longevity. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci (LI) |
| Soil composition | Varied and composite morphology with a strong presence of calcareous areas rich in galestro and stones, partly clayey |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6250 |
| Harvest | Manual harvest: Merlot at the end of August, Cabernet Sauvignon from September |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | About 12–15 days for Merlot and 10–13 days for Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts (without added yeasts), with pumping over and délestage; malolactic fermentation in steel and ageing in oak barriques |
| Wine making | Careful selection and sorting of bunches and grapes by hand using a sorting table; gentle crushing and destemming to avoid breaking the grapes and excessive release of tannins; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (26–28 °C) without the addition of external yeasts; maceration for about 12–15 days for Merlot and 10–13 days for Cabernet Sauvignon; frequent pumping over and délestage to enhance aromatic expression. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation completed entirely in stainless steel vats; subsequent ageing in French oak barriques and a small proportion in American oak for 15 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |