Description
Named after Guidalberto della Gherardesca, an agricultural visionary who shaped Bolgheri’s iconic landscape, this wine offers a more approachable expression of the legendary Tenuta San Guido estate while retaining impressive aging potential. Initially reserved on the nose, it evolves to reveal Mediterranean aromas of strawberry tree, juniper, earthy humus, and the region’s distinctive scrub. On the palate, perfectly integrated tannins provide structure, complemented by a natural freshness, depth, and subtle salinity that enhance its length and persistence.
Reviews
JancisRobinson.com 16.5+
Full bottle 1,265 g. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot on limestone rich in alberese and gabbro as well as stones and pebbles, with some clay, at 100 to 300 m above the nearby sea. Facing west and south-west. Warm year and a harvest that began as early as 23 August for the Merlot. Dry ice needed in the winery. 40% new barriques, 40% second use and 20% third and fourth passage in equal proportion (presumably previously used for stablemate Sassicaia). 95% French oak, 5% American. Interesting nose that manages to be both rich and savoury. Heady top notes and balsam flavours on a palate that is so much more Tuscan than bordelais! If someone told me this had some Sangiovese in it, I would not be surprised. Appetising luncheon wine. Quite long and well balanced but at the moment needs aeration. Still quite tight. (JR) [02/03/2024]
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2029
