Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto IGT 2023

94 POINTS

James Button - Decanter

2023 was a very good year for the Cabernets, according to Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta, who added that a very hot start to August made it more difficult for early-ripening Merlot. As a result, Merlot has been reduced in the blend from 60% to 45%. The rich and glossy red berry, blackberry and black cherry fruit is nicely layered with balsamic herbs, damp earth and lovely mid-palate sapidity, with a creamy undertow which leads to a finish of dark chocolate and bitter herbs. Intense but not overtly concentrated, fresh and poised, there's much to love here – although it will require at least another six months to pull together harmoniously.

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Falstaff

Rich ruby colour with a slight purple hue. Rich nose with notes of blackberries and blueberries, underpinned by savoury cedar, some cigar in the background. Lots of fine tannins on the palate, very polished and elegant, lots of clear fruit, juicy finish.

94 POINTS

Falstaff

A rich ruby red with a slight purple hue. Rich on the nose with notes of blackberries and blueberries, cedar, some cigar in the background. Lots of fine tannins on the palate, very polished and elegant, lots of bright fruit, juicy finish.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

93 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The Tenuta San Guido 2023 Guidalberto comes from a challenging vintage, shaped by heat and rain that brought pressure from downy mildew, particularly affecting early-ripening Merlot. Big efforts were made during selection. Aromatically plump and expressive, the wine shows ripe cherry and blackberry preserves layered over a medium- to full-bodied mouthfeel, with primary fruit rounded by sweet notes of cinnamon. Despite the difficulties of the year, there is appealing freshness on the palate with hints of orange peel and blood orange that lift the fruit, giving the wine energy and balance.

92 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2023 Guidalberto is another terrific wine from Tenuta San Guido in this vintage. Aromatic, medium in body and gracious, the 2023 is pure charm. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, spice and blood orange all pulse through a vibrant, refreshing Guidalberto that will drink well on release. The more refined side of Bolgheri is very much on display. This is a fine effort in a year marked by heavy rains and elevated disease pressure. What a delight.