Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator
“Pure and juicy, revealing black cherry, blackberry, floral and Mediterranean herb notes, plus touches of spices. Light-bodied, elegant and deftly balanced, with a lingering, mouthwatering finish. This is approachable now but will benefit from another 612 months aging. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2032. 5,400 cases imported.”
Highlights
Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2024
Sassicaia's little brother, Guidalberto is a lush Super Tuscan from the Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot, fermentation takes place separately for each variety in temperature-controlled steel vats before undergoing maceration. The wine is aged 15 months mostly in French and some American oak barrels. This is the wine to drink and enjoy while you wait for your Sassicaia to mature in your cellar.
Critical Acclaim
95 James Suckling
Aromas of currants, cedar, mahogany, bark and orange peel say this is distinctly Tuscan. It’s medium-bodied with softness and freshness that bring you back for more. Very soft yet fine tannins. Juicy and subtle. So delicious now. Drink or hold.
93 Decanter
Almost equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Guidalberto remains impressive value for the quality on offer, but buyers should be aware that 2024 is a lighter offering with less density of fruit than in previous years. But those who embrace the vintage will be rewarded with a juicy dark berry core with velvety tannins and flecks of cherry and pomegranate. Lifted herbal and floral aromatics make this so inviting. Breezy, easy and fun.
Tasting Notes
Wild berries, coffee, Mediterranean herbs; full and powerful with lively tannins
- BrandSan Guido
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- ABV 13.5%
- Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon
- Winemaking Native yeast or wild fermented
- Aging Oak aged
- SKU 210000048464
Grapes & winemaking
- Grapes
- 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
- Winemaking
- Native yeast — Exact wine and vintage
- Aging
- 15 months in French oak barrels and a lesser share of American oak, then 3 months in bottle — Exact wine and vintage